Kaolin-Coated Matte Coated Paper Roll

This is a roll of matte coated paperboard coated on both sides with kaolin, weighing over 150 g/m², used for high-quality brochures and catalogs. It falls under HTS 4810.99.10.60 as other paper and paperboard coated with inorganic substances like kaolin, in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, without additional coatings. The matte finish provides excellent print quality for offset printing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight ≤72 g/m² with coating ≤15 g/m²/side and ≥50% mechanical pulp

Light-weight coated paper with specific mechanical pulp content falls under 4810.22, changing from 'other' category.

4809.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If uncoated or carbonized

Uncoated paper or paper treated with carbon shifts to Chapter 48 heading 4809.

4901.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If printed with motifs primary to use, not subsidiary

Per chapter notes, printed paper where printing is primary function classifies in Chapter 49 as printed books/brochures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify coating is solely kaolin or inorganic substances without binders exceeding limits; provide grammage certificates

Ensure roll width >15 cm to avoid reclassification

Common pitfall: mislabeling as printed if motifs are primary

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