Darkroom Resin-Coated Photo Base from Japan
Lightweight kaolin-coated paperboard with mechanical fibers, intended as the foundational layer for resin-coated photographic papers sensitized for darkroom exposure and development. Falls under HTS 4810.22.60.00 as basic paper prepared for photographic chemical treatment. Provides dimensional stability when emulsion is applied.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Retain pulp composition certificates showing mechanical fiber percentage exceeds 10% threshold
• Document absence of organic binders or colorants beyond surface decoration allowances
• Prevent duty disputes by specifying 'for photographic sensitization' in commercial invoices