Foolscap Coated Writing Paper

Traditional foolscap size (8.5x13.5 inches, fitting ≤435x297 mm unfolded) kaolin-coated paper for writing and printing, no mechanical fibers. HTS 4810.14.70.40 covers this as other coated sheets for graphic purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4802.54.10Same rate: 35%

If not coated with inorganic substances

Uncoated writing/printing paper without mechanical fibers stays in 4802.

4810.14Same rate: 35%

If colored in mass

Surface-colored vs mass-colored coated papers have separate 4810.14 provisions.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If filter paper grade

Coated specialty papers for filtering move to 4823.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for sheeted paper to prevent quarantine issues

Declare exact basis weight to distinguish from lighter uncoated grades

Avoid over-declaring value based on potential printed end-use

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