Lightweight Coated Mechanical Paper for Magazines
This is lightweight coated paper (≤72 g/m²) with ≥50% mechanical fibers, coated on both sides with kaolin, supplied in rolls wider than 15 cm for high-volume magazine printing. It falls under HTS 4810.22.10.00 due to its size format, mechanical pulp content, and light-weight coated specifications as defined in subheading notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uncoated or coating deemed insufficient
Uncoated paper with >10% mechanical fibers falls under heading 4802; coating must meet kaolin/inorganic criteria to stay in 4810.
If fiber content has ≤10% mechanical fibers
Papers for writing/printing with mostly chemical fibers shift to 4810.19, regardless of lightweight coated specs.
If total weight exceeds 72 g/m²
Heavier coated papers (>72 g/m²) classify under 4811.51 for printing grades, even with mechanical fibers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content lab tests show ≥50% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers and total weight ≤72 g/m² to meet subheading 4810.22 definition
• Provide mill test certificates confirming kaolin/inorganic coating only, no binders exceeding specs, and roll/sheet dimensions >15 cm x 36 cm
Related Products under HTS 4810.22.10.00
Newsprint-Style Lightweight Coated Roll for Catalogs
Double-sided kaolin-coated paper rolls, ≤72 g/m² with mechanical pulp dominant, exceeding 15 cm width for offset printing of catalogs and supplements. Classified in 4810.22.10.00 for its lightweight coated nature and large-format dimensions per HTS specs.
Glossy Lightweight Coated Sheets for Brochures
Rectangular sheets (>36 cm x 15 cm) of lightweight coated paper with mechanical fibers, kaolin on both sides for glossy brochure printing. Meets HTS 4810.22.10.00 as light-weight coated paper for graphic purposes with specified dimensions.
Matte Lightweight Coated Paper for Annual Reports
Matte-finish, double-coated paper sheets (>36 cm one side) with >50% mechanical pulp, ≤72 g/m² for professional annual report printing. Fits 4810.22.10.00 for large-size light-weight coated printing paper.
High-Bulk Lightweight Coated Roll for Inserts
High-bulk variant lightweight coated paper rolls (>15 cm wide), mechanical fiber content >50%, kaolin coated for newspaper inserts and flyers. HTS 4810.22.10.00 covers its roll size and printing-grade specs.
Silk Lightweight Coated Sheets for Marketing collateral
Silk-finish (lightly coated) paper sheets exceeding 36 cm x 15 cm, ≤72 g/m², >10% mechanical fibers for marketing brochures and collateral. Classed under 4810.22.10.00 for dimensions and lightweight coated printing use.