Newsprint-Style Lightweight Coated Roll for Catalogs from Japan
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.
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
• Submit coating weight analysis (≤15 g/m²/side) and grammage certificates to CBP to confirm lightweight status
• Label rolls clearly with fiber composition; mechanical pulp verification prevents downgrade to lower-duty uncoated newsprint