Lightweight Coated Mechanical Paper for Magazines from China
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.
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
• 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