Foolscap Coated Writing Paper from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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