Newsprint Coated Printing Paper
Coated paper in rolls with over 10% mechanical fiber content, designed for high-speed printing presses in newspaper production. It features kaolin coating on one or both sides for improved ink holdout and print quality. Classified under 4810.29.70 due to its mechanical pulp content exceeding 10% and use in graphic purposes.
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If uncoated
Uncoated newsprint with mechanical fibers falls under Chapter 48 heading 4802 for raw printing paper.
If <10% mechanical fiber content
Paper with mostly chemical wood pulp, even coated, uses 4810.22 for writing/printing grades.
If converted to sheets with printing
Printed or decorated sheets for graphic use may shift to Chapter 48 heading 4811 if motifs are primary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content lab tests to confirm >10% mechanical fibers, as chemical pulp dominant shifts to 4810.22
• Ensure coating is solely inorganic (kaolin) without binders or other coatings to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates for basis weight and coating specs to prevent customs holds
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