Cotton Blend Coated Letter Paper from Germany
Coated letter-sized paper sheets (fitting within 297mm x 435mm unfolded) with 30% cotton fiber content for executive correspondence and graphic design. The inorganic kaolin coating provides a glossy finish suitable for inkjet and laser printing. HTS 4810.14.70.20 applies due to its writing/printing purpose, cotton fiber level, and precise sheet dimensions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming chemical pulping process (no >10% mechanical fibers) for smooth clearance
• Package in retail-ready formats but avoid sets with envelopes that could trigger 'sold as set' reclassification
• Monitor ash content and coating specifications to ensure no binders alter the inorganic-only coating requirement