4810.29.10.25/Newsprint Coated Roll for Offset Printing/China

Newsprint Coated Roll for Offset Printing from China

This is a wide roll of coated paper where over 10% of the fiber content comes from mechanical processes, coated on both sides with kaolin for improved print quality in offset presses. It falls under HTS 4810.29.10.25 as it's in rolls wider than 15 cm, used for printing purposes, distinguishing it from uncoated newsprint. The coating enhances ink holdout and surface smoothness without other coatings.

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)

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Import Tips

• Verify fiber content lab tests to confirm >10% mechanical fibers, as this determines classification from purer chemical pulps

• Ensure roll width exceeds 15 cm and provide mill certificates showing kaolin coating without binders or other substances

• Avoid misclassification by documenting it's not lightweight coated (≤72 g/m²), a common pitfall for similar printing rolls