Kaolin-Coated Offset Printing Paper Sheets from China
Large rectangular sheets of kaolin-coated paper containing more than 10% chemi-mechanical fibers, optimized for offset lithography printing. The inorganic coating enhances print quality without additional layers, fitting 4810.29.10.35 for sheeted graphic purpose paper.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit mill test reports proving kaolin/inorganic coating only and mechanical fiber percentage
• Measure and document sheet dimensions precisely to confirm 'in sheets' classification
• Avoid printing motifs that dominate; blank or minimally printed sheets stay in 4810