4810.14.13.00/India Bible Paper for Religious Texts/Japan

India Bible Paper for Religious Texts from Japan

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 — 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%

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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