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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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