Brochure Mechanical Coated Sheets from Japan
Rectangular sheets exceeding 36x15 cm of coated paper with chemi-mechanical fibers for brochure printing. Single or double kaolin coating ensures sharp imaging. HTS 4810.29.10 due to graphic purpose, fiber type, and large unfolded size.
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
• Document coating process to prove kaolin or inorganic substances only
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect size declaration leading to duty adjustments
• Test for mechanical fiber content; ambiguity causes CBP scrutiny