Printed Lightweight Coated Magazine Paper from Mexico
This lightweight coated paper, weighing under 72 g/m² with kaolin coating on both sides, is printed with full-color magazine layouts and contains over 10% mechanical fibers. It falls under HTS 4810.22.50.80 as other light-weight coated paper that is printed for graphic purposes. The mechanical fiber content and specific coating qualify it for this subheading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify coating weight (<15 g/m² per side) and total basis weight (<72 g/m²) via lab testing to confirm light-weight classification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting mechanical fiber content >10% and printing details for CBP review
• Avoid misclassification as unprinted paper (4810.22.50.40) by submitting production samples showing embossed or printed features