Cotton Fiber Light-Weight Coated Printing Paper from China
This lightweight coated paper, with over 25% cotton fiber content, is designed for high-quality printing and graphic arts, coated on both sides with kaolin for smooth ink reception. It falls under HTS 4810.22.7020 due to its mechanical fiber content exceeding 10%, lightweight specification (under 72 g/m² with coating ≤15 g/m² per side), and minimum 25% cotton fiber. The cotton enhances its premium texture and absorbency for art prints and stationery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content certification showing ≥25% cotton and mechanical fibers >10% to avoid reclassification; ensure coating specs (kaolin, ≤15 g/m²/side) via lab tests
• Declare exact weight and provide mill test reports to prevent undervaluation penalties