Handmade Cotton Rag Art Paper Sheets

Luxury art paper handmade from 100% cotton rags, formed into large sheets with visible fiber inclusions and deckle edges, ideal for watercolor painting. Falls under HTS 4811.90.10.00 as handmade paper in rectangular sheets over 36 cm x 15 cm, distinguished by manual production.

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.

4802.56.10Same rate: 35%

If machine-made from cotton fibers but uncoated

Uncoated paper from non-wood fibers like cotton classifies under 4802 if not handmade.

4819.20.00Same rate: 35%

If cut to small sizes ≤36 cm x 15 cm in boxes of 10+ kg

Size limits exclude from 4811.90; small sheets go to converted paper heading 4819.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into filter paper or coffee/tea bags

End use as filters moves to specific articles in heading 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test and document basis weight and fiber content; high cotton may require cellulose wadding verification

Label as 'handmade' only if no machinery used in sheet formation to prevent disputes

For surface-colored variants, ensure color is not the primary feature to stay out of Chapter 49

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