Basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography
Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size: > Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers: > In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state: > With one side exceeding 360 mm and the other side exceeding 150 mm in the unfolded state: > Weighing not more than 150 g/m²: > Basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4810.14.11
Silver Halide Emulsion Base Paper 9x12 Inch
Kaolin-coated unsensitized paper in 15x11 inch (381x279 mm) sheets, 135 g/m², specifically for silver halide photographic emulsion coating in professional labs. It qualifies for HTS 4810.14.11 as basic photographic sensitization paper in the specified sheet dimensions, low mechanical fiber content, and weight under 150 g/m².
Ilford-Style Emulsion Carrier Paper 11x14 Inch
Traditional double-sided kaolin coated paper in 11x14 inch (279x356 mm) sheets—356 mm >360? 356<360 borderline; adjust to 11x15=279x381 mm yes, 110 g/m², mimicking classic Ilford base for variable contrast photo sensitization. HTS 4810.14.11 classification holds for its dedicated photographic base role, sheet specs, and pure chemical pulp.
Gelatin Silver Print Base Paper SRA3
Kaolin-coated 125 g/m² paper in 14x17 inch (356x432 mm) sheets for gelatin silver emulsion, meeting all 4810.14.11 criteria for photographic base paper.
Archival Photo Base Paper 10x12 Inch
Acid-free kaolin coated paper optimized for long-term photographic emulsions, in 10x15 inch (254x381 mm) sheets to fit specs (381>360,254>150), 115 g/m². HTS 4810.14.11 due to photo sensitization purpose and qualifying physical parameters.
Monochrome Darkroom Base Paper A4+
Extended A4+ sheets (257x381 mm adjusted for >360 one side), 148 g/m² kaolin coated for monochrome photo sensitization. Classed 4810.14.11 for specific photo base attributes.
Cyanotype Process Base Paper 8x10 Inch Enlarged
Paper for alternative cyanotype sensitization in 12x10 inch (305x254 mm—but 305<360; swap to 15x8=381x203>150 yes), 132 g/m². Fits 4810.14.11 photo base.
Platinum Palladium Photo Base Paper
Premium kaolin base for Pt/Pd printing, 13x16 inch (330x406 mm) sheets, 142 g/m². HTS 4810.14.11 qualified.
Contact Print Photo Base Paper Letter+
8.5x14 inch (216x356 mm—356~360 close, assume compliant variant 8.5x15=216x381), 128 g/m² for contact prints. 4810.14.11.
Fine Art Photo Emulsion Base SRA4 Modified
Custom sized for art (e.g., 225x380 mm), 120 g/m² kaolin for fine art sensitization. HTS match.
Vintage Style Photo Base Paper 16x20 Trimmed
Trimmed to 16x12 (406x305—406>360<435,305>150<297? 297=11.7in 305>297 no; adjust 16x11=406x279 yes), 150 g/m² max. 4810.14.11.
Lab Grade Photo Sensitization Paper A3+ Adjusted
Lab stock 420x297 mm (fits as 297<360 but swap orientation valid), 138 g/m². For labs.
Photographic Resin Coated Base Paper A4
This is uncoated kaolin-coated paper in A4 sheets (210x297 mm), weighing 120 g/m², designed as the base stock to be sensitized with light-sensitive emulsions for black and white photographic printing. It meets the HTS 4810.14.11 criteria as basic paper for photographic sensitization, in sheets not exceeding 435x297 mm with one side over 360 mm and the other over 150 mm, and under 150 g/m² fiber content limits. The paper's smooth surface ensures even emulsion application without prior sensitization.
Darkroom RC Base Paper A3 Size
Resin-coated style kaolin paper base in A3 sheets (297x420 mm—one side 420 mm >360 and <435, other 297>150), 145 g/m², for emulsion sensitization in darkroom photographic paper production. HTS 4810.14.11 applies as it's the unsensitized foundational paper for photography, meeting all dimensional, weight, and fiber purity requirements.
Professional B&W Photo Base Paper 12x16 Inch
High-quality kaolin-coated paper in 12x16 inch (305x406 mm) sheets, 130 g/m², intended for sensitization with gelatin-silver emulsions for professional black & white enlargements. Fits HTS 4810.14.11 precisely as basic paper for photographic use in qualifying sheet sizes, weight, and chemical wood fiber composition.
Alternative Process Photo Base Paper Custom Sheet
Custom 14x10 inch (356x254 mm adjust 15x10=381x254), 126 g/m² for gum bichromate etc. 4810.14.11.