Silver Halide Base Paper Matte

Matte finish paperboard in rectangular sheets, coated with china clay, serving as substrate for silver halide emulsion in traditional darkroom photography. Classified under HTS 4810.13.60.00 as it's basic paper intended for photographic sensitization, low mechanical fiber content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4810.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not specifically for writing/printing/graphic purposes

Lacks the 'writing, printing or graphic' designation of 4810.1, moving to other coated paper subheadings.

4802.54.10.00Same rate: 35%

If uncoated or minimally coated

Uncoated or paper coated only with sizing fall under heading 4802, not kaolin-coated of 4810.

3703.20Lower: 13.1% vs 35%

If sold as kits with sensitizing chemicals

If imported as a set with emulsion components, may classify as photographic paper under 3703.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical specs showing kaolin coating only, no organic binders or additional coatings

Label clearly as 'unsensitized base for photography' to prevent confusion with sensitized products

Check weight and basis weight documentation; heavier papers may need verification against photo base specs

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