Foolscap Coated Writing Paper from Japan
Foolscap sheets (210x330 mm, within limits) coated on one side with kaolin for writing and light printing, chemical fibers only. HTS 4810.14.70 covers this as 'other' small-sheet coated paper for graphic uses.
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%
Import Tips
• Document one-side vs both-side coating precisely, as it affects perceived value and duty
• Avoid perforations or embossing that could reclassify to heading 4823 per chapter notes
• Pair with correct country-of-origin certificates for preferential duty treatment