Glossy Photo Paper Rolls from Japan
Wide-format rolls of coated paper designed for inkjet printers, featuring a glossy polyethylene coating on one side for high-quality photo printing. Classified under HTS 4811.90.90.80 as coated paper in rolls, not specified elsewhere in headings 4803, 4809, or 4810.
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
• Verify coating type and weight meets HTS 4811 criteria; test for polyethylene or similar to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test reports confirming not lightweight coated paper under 4810.22 to prevent misclassification
• Label rolls clearly with basis weight and coating details to avoid delays in customs inspection