Kaolin-Coated Matte Coated Paper Roll from Japan
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.
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
• 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