Cotton Fiber Content Coated Printing Paper from China

This is a premium coated paper used for high-quality printing and graphic purposes, containing by weight 25 percent or more cotton fiber in its total fiber content, with the remainder being mechanical or chemi-mechanical wood fibers. It is coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances for improved printability and surface quality. Classified under HTS 4810.29.70.20 due to the high cotton fiber content exceeding 25 percent and mechanical fiber proportion over 10 percent.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify fiber content through lab testing to confirm at least 25% cotton, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties

Ensure documentation includes coating specifications (kaolin-based, no other coatings) and mechanical fiber percentage over 10%

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as wood-free paper, which shifts to 4810.14; retain mill certificates for CBP review