Gelatin-Sized Artist Watercolor Paper Sheets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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