Gelatin-Sized Artist Watercolor Paper Sheets

Rectangular sheets (>36cm x >15cm) of heavy art paper sized with gelatin for superior ink absorption in watercolor painting. Classified in HTS 4811.90.20.00 due to the gelatin covering applied during manufacturing.

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 unsized or differently sized writing paper

Uncoated fine paper without specialty coverings stays in 4802; coatings move to 4811.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-stretched, filtered, or specially prepared for artists

Chapter note moves artist-prepared papers from base paper to articles in 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish 'gelatin sizing' from starch sizing; only gelatin qualifies for this subheading

Provide grammage certificates; very heavy paper (>300g/m²) may face paperboard scrutiny

Ensure no dominant printing that triggers Chapter 49 reclassification

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