Handmade Cotton Rag Art Paper Sheets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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