Silver Halide Base Paper Matte from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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