Kaolin-Coated Magazine Paper

Double-coated paper in rolls with mechanical pulp exceeding 10% by weight, optimized for rotogravure magazine printing. The inorganic kaolin layer provides gloss and opacity without additional binders. Under 4810.29.70 for its graphic printing purpose and fiber profile.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4810.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If clay-coated on one side only, chemical pulp

Single-side coated printing paper with low mechanical content uses 4810.14.

4901.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If printed with primary pictorial content

Printed newspapers or magazines with dominant motifs shift to Chapter 49.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made from recovered waste paper

Recycled pulp fluting or testliner paper with burst specs goes to 4805.24.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Conduct burst index and fiber content tests per subheading notes to support classification

โ€ข Declare exact coating composition; organic binders may disqualify from 4810 heading

โ€ข Use ISF filings early for roll shipments to avoid delays on graphic paper imports

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Coated Recycled Content Printing Paper

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