Embossed Coated Inkjet Photo Paper from China
Lightweight paper coated on both sides with kaolin for inkjet printing, featuring embossed texture and pre-printed borders, with >10% mechanical fibers. Classified under HTS 4810.22.50.80 as other printed/embossed light-weight coated paper for graphic purposes. The embossing and minimal printing distinguish it from plain stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document embossing process and coating specs; CBP may require cross-sections to verify no other coatings beyond kaolin
• Label rolls/sheets clearly as 'lightweight coated for inkjet' to prevent confusion with uncoated media
• Test for mechanical fiber percentage; blends near 10% threshold need precise analysis to avoid reclassification