Photographic Base Paper for Emulsion Coating from Japan
Lightweight coated paper with over 10% mechanical fiber content, designed as the base stock for sensitizing with light-sensitive emulsions in analog photography processes. Coated on both sides with kaolin and weighing under 72 g/m², it meets HTS 4810.22.60.00 specifications for photographic sensitization. This paper provides a smooth surface for uniform emulsion application in darkroom printing.
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
• Verify coating weight does not exceed 15 g/m² per side and total basis weight ≤72 g/m² to confirm 4810.22 classification
• Provide lab test reports proving >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fiber content and suitability for photographic sensitization
• Avoid misclassification as uncoated paper (4802) by documenting kaolin/inorganic coating presence