Matte Coated Newsprint Blend Paper Sheets from China
Matte-finish sheets blending mechanical fibers (>10%) coated with inorganic substances for cost-effective printing. Ideal for flyers and catalogs, classified in 4810.29.10.35 due to sheet format and graphic purpose.
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
• Provide pulp origin certificates to validate mechanical/chemi-mechanical fiber ratio
• Ensure no binder confusion; specify kaolin or inorganic coating in docs
• Watch for roll vs sheet packing; rolls reclassify to adjacent subheading