Gelatin-Sized Artist Watercolor Paper Sheets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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