Coated Matte Book Paper Roll from Japan
Machine-finished paper coated on both sides with kaolin for high-quality printing, supplied in rolls wider than 15 cm. It falls under HTS 4810.99.10 due to its large-format roll size and kaolin coating without other coatings. Primarily used for offset printing in book production.
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; organic coatings shift to Chapter 48 other headings
• Provide mill test certificates confirming basis weight, coating type, and absence of plastic binders
• Ensure roll width exceeds 15 cm in documentation to avoid reclassification to narrower strip subheadings