Surface-Decorated Coated Brochure Paper from China
Lightweight paper double-coated with kaolin, surface-decorated with subtle color patterns and micro-perforations, >10% mechanical fibers for high-speed brochure printing. Fits HTS 4810.22.50.80 as other decorated/perforated light-weight coated paper. Decorations are subsidiary to printing function.
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
• Distinguish decorative prints from 'motifs not subsidiary' (Chapter 49) via use certificates showing further printing intent
• Lab-verify basis weight and coating; exceeding limits shifts to 4810.19
• Package in protective rolls to prevent damage that could alter weight/specs during import