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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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