Surface-Decorated Lightweight Coated Catalog Paper from Japan
Lightweight paper coated with kaolin, featuring surface-printed decorations and colors, with mechanical fibers >10%, for catalog production. Meets HTS 4810.22.50 as printed/surface-decorated lightweight coated graphic paper. Suited for multi-page catalogs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Distinguish surface decoration from printing; both qualify but document to prevent 49 classification
• Use grammage certificates for weight compliance under 72 g/m² to stay in lightweight category
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial rolls if intended for retail, impacting valuation