Printed Lightweight Coated Magazine Paper
Lightweight coated paper weighing under 72 g/m², coated on both sides with kaolin and printed with full-color magazine layouts, where over 10% of fibers are from mechanical processes. Classified under HTS 4810.22.50 due to its printing, embossing potential, and lightweight coated specs for graphic purposes. Used primarily for high-volume magazine production.
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If unprinted or plain
Unprinted lightweight coated paper falls under 4810.21 as it's not printed, embossed, or perforated.
If uncoated
Without kaolin coating, it becomes uncoated paper with mechanical fibers >10%, shifting to Chapter 48 heading 4802.
If printing is primary with pictorial representations
Per Chapter note, if printed motifs are primary (not subsidiary), it moves to Chapter 49 as printed books/brochures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify coating weight ≤15 g/m² per side and total ≤72 g/m² via lab testing to confirm lightweight status
• Provide mill test certificates showing mechanical fiber content >10% to avoid reclassification to uncoated paper
• Ensure printing is not merely subsidiary; motifs must be primary for Chapter 48, not 49
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