Matte Coated Mechanical Offset Roll

Matte-finish kaolin-coated paper rolls with >10% mechanical fibers for non-glare offset printing in books and forms. Classified in HTS 4810.29.10.25 for roll delivery, printing application, and fiber profile matching subheading specs. Coating is solely inorganic without binders.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4805.12Lower: 10% vs 35%

If straw pulp corrugating medium

Straw-based paper ≥130 g/m² with CMT crush resistance classifies under 4805.12 note.

4817Lower: 10% vs 35%

If envelopes of coated paper

Made-up envelopes from this paper shift to heading 4817, not raw stock.

4805.30.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sulfite wrapping grade

Sulfite process wrapping paper with specific ash and burst meets 4805.30 definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Attach surface treatment specs proving matte via kaolin only, no waxes

Conduct fiber audits pre-shipment to affirm mechanical content threshold

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