India Bible Paper for Religious Texts from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Verify fiber content lab tests to confirm ≤10% mechanical fibers; retain certificates for CBP review

Measure sheet dimensions precisely in unfolded state to match 435x297 mm max with specified excesses

Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as uncoated paper (4802); ensure kaolin coating documentation

India Bible Paper for Religious Texts from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4810.14.13.00