Water-Resistant Plastic Impregnated Newsprint Rolls from China
Kraft paper rolls impregnated with plastic resins for moisture resistance, used in newspaper printing presses. HTS 4811.59.20.00 covers this as plastic-impregnated printing paper in wide rolls, providing enhanced runnability over standard newsprint. Meets size criteria and printing end-use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit fiber analysis showing compliance with printing grade, avoiding sack kraft reclassification
• Document plastic content under 15% by weight to stay in paper headings, not plastics
• Test for Mullen strength if resembling kraftliner specs in nearby subheadings