Newsprint Coated Printing Paper from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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