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.

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.

4802.54.10.00Same rate: 35%

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.

4810.19.20Same rate: 35%

If fiber content has ≤10% mechanical fibers

Papers for writing/printing with mostly chemical fibers shift to 4810.19, regardless of lightweight coated specs.

4811.51.40.00Same rate: 35%

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