Newsprint Coated Paper Sheets from China
Large rectangular sheets (>36 cm x >15 cm) of coated newsprint-grade paper containing mechanical pulp for offset printing. The kaolin coating enhances ink holdout and reduces set-off in high-speed presses. Classified under HTS 4810.29.10 for its size, coating, and mechanical fiber proportion.
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 analysis reports proving mechanical fiber content exceeds 10% by weight
• Measure sheet dimensions in unfolded state; smaller sizes go to other subheadings
• Avoid printing motifs that are primary use, as they shift to Chapter 49