Surface-Colored Duplex Label Facing Paper from Japan
Duplex paper with colored clay coating on printing surface, 80 g/m², wide rolls for pressure-sensitive labels. Classifies HTS 4811.90.80.50 as 'other' surface-colored paper not meeting 4810 lightweight coated specs. Color coating optimizes ink adhesion.
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
• Measure coating weight; >15 g/m² per side may qualify 4811.41 instead
• Distinguish from 'carbonless copy paper' (4809.20) via chemical analysis
• Declare as 'label facing stock' not 'printing paper' for correct subheading