Printed Lightweight Coated Magazine Paper from China
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.
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
• 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