India or bible paper
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: > India or bible paper
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 4810.14.13.00
India Bible Paper for Religious Texts
Thin, high-opacity paper specifically designed for printing Bibles and other religious books, weighing under 150 g/m² with kaolin coating on one or both sides. Classified under HTS 4810.14.13.00 as 'India or bible paper' due to its lightweight nature, minimal mechanical fiber content (≤10%), and sheet dimensions with one side ≤435 mm and the other ≤297 mm, one side >360 mm and other >150 mm. Ideal for high-page-count books requiring durability and readability.
Antique Bible Paper A4 Sheets
Ultra-thin coated paper in A4-sized sheets (210x297 mm unfolded) used for deluxe Bible editions, with opacity for fine text printing and weight ≤150 g/m². Meets HTS 4810.14.13.00 as India/bible paper: kaolin-coated, ≤10% mechanical fibers, dimensions qualify (one side 297 mm ≤435 mm, other 210 mm >150 mm but check unfolded excess specs). Provides vintage aesthetic with modern printability.
Deluxe India Paper Stationery Sheets
Premium thin coated sheets for high-end stationery and limited-edition books, bible paper quality ≤150 g/m² in 400x200 mm unfolded size. HTS 4810.14.13.00 as India paper: kaolin coated for graphic purposes, low mechanical fibers, dimension-qualified. Elegant finish for invitations and journals.
Coated India Paper for Hymnals
Lightweight kaolin-coated paper in sheets not exceeding 435x297 mm, optimized for church hymnals with high opacity despite low weight ≤150 g/m². HTS 4810.14.13.00 applies as bible/India paper: printing-grade, minimal mechanical fibers, dimensions with one side >360 mm and other >150 mm unfolded. Ensures clear text over dense printing.
Opacity Bible Paper for Prayer Books
Specially coated bible paper ensuring high opacity for double-sided printing in prayer books, in qualifying sheets ≤150 g/m² with kaolin layer. Fits HTS 4810.14.13.00: India/bible type, no more than 10% mechanical fibers, precise unfolded dimensions. Reduces show-through for sacred texts.
Thin Coated Bible Paper for Classics
Bible-grade paper for reprinting classic literature in compact volumes, kaolin-coated ≤150 g/m² sheets fitting 420x250 mm unfolded. Under HTS 4810.14.13.00 for its India/bible characteristics: printing optimized, ≤10% mechanical fibers, specified dimensions. Enables portable thick books.