Matte Coated Newsprint Blend Paper Sheets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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