Coated Supercalendered Paper from Japan
Supercalendered paper coated with kaolin, featuring over 10% mechanical fibers in sheet form for web-fed printing. Provides high smoothness for catalogs and inserts. Classified in 4810.29.70 as other coated graphic paper meeting fiber thresholds.
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
• Include caliper and brightness specs in documentation for supercalendered validation
• Watch for misdeclaration as lightweight coated, which has weight limits in 4810.22
• Partner with accredited labs for pre-shipment fiber content certification