Supplement Coated Newsprint Rolls from Japan
Coated newsprint variant in rolls for weekend newspaper supplements, featuring mechanical pulp dominance. Kaolin layer boosts image quality for ads. 4810.29.70.25 applies to its coated roll form for printing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CBP often requests opacity and brightness specs; include TAPPI test standards
• Segregate from uncoated rolls in manifests to prevent blending errors
• Monitor for FSC certification if marketing as sustainable; not required for classification