Foolscap Coated Writing Paper from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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