Lightweight Coated Mechanical Paper for Magazines from Japan
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 — 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
• 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