Baryta-Coated Photo Base Paper from Japan
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.
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 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