Baryta-Coated Photo Base Paper

High-quality baryta (barium sulfate) and kaolin coated paperboard for analog darkroom printing, awaiting silver halide sensitization. Contains >10% chemi-mechanical fibers, fitting HTS 4810.29.60.00 for unsensitized photographic base stock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4810.29.10Same rate: 35%

If ≤10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers

Chemical pulp dominant papers for writing/printing use different subheading in 4810.29.

4802.54.10Same rate: 35%

If uncoated and in rolls/sheets for graphic purposes

Uncoated newsprint-like paper with mechanical fibers goes to Chapter 48 heading 4802.

4820.90.00Same rate: 35%

If cut to size sheets or cards, not rolls

Processed into registers, account books or similar under heading 4820.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document baryta/kaolin as 'inorganic substances with no other coating' to comply with heading 4810 requirements

Ensure product is explicitly labeled 'unsensitized' on invoices to distinguish from Chapter 37 goods

Test for fiber composition; mislabeling mechanical content can lead to audits and penalties