Ilford Multigrade Baryta RC Paper Base from Japan
Ilford's baryta-coated resin-coated base paper in sheets of 20x24 inches (508x610 mm unfolded, qualifying dimensions), 140 g/m², for darkroom variable contrast printing. Classed under HTS 4810.14.11.20 as baryta-coated basic paper for sensitization, with kaolin/baryta inorganic coating and no mechanical fibers >10%. Used by photographers before emulsion application.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include technical datasheets proving baryta coating and fiber content; U.S
• Customs may require ISO 536 weight verification
• Ensure no pre-applied emulsion or color printing to prevent Chapter 37 or 49 classification
• Package in light-tight materials but declare as unsensitized to match HTS description