Matte Lightweight Coated Printing Paper from Japan
Matte finish lightweight coated paper for brochures and catalogs, coated with kaolin on both sides, total weight not exceeding 72 g/m². Over 10% of fibers from mechanical processes qualify it under HTS 4810.22.70 for graphic and printing applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to confirm >10% mechanical content; retain lab reports for CBP review
• Ensure product is in rolls or sheets of any size, not converted into books (Chapter 49 exclusion)
• Label grammage accurately to prevent reclassification to heavier coated papers in 4811