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4801.00.01.20 - Standard newsprint paper 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantityt
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification covers standard newsprint paper, specifically identified as being in either rolls or sheets. Newsprint is characterized by its relatively low cost, high absorbency, and light weight, designed for high-volume printing of newspapers and other similar publications. Its intended use is for mass communication and information dissemination where high print quality is not the primary requirement.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4801.00.01.40 "Other," is crucial. The "Standard newsprint paper" designation implies a specific set of quality and performance standards tailored for conventional newspaper printing. The "Other" category would encompass newsprint paper that does not meet these specific standards or is intended for slightly different applications within the broader newsprint category.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Therefore, classification decisions at this level rely on a precise interpretation of what constitutes "standard newsprint paper" and how it differentiates from other newsprint products classified under the broader heading 4801.00.01.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4801.00.01.20?
HTS code 4801.00.01.20 covers Standard newsprint paper under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.
›What products are classified under 4801.00.01.20?
This classification covers Standard newsprint paper. It is a subcategory of Newsprint, in rolls or sheets (4801.00.01).
›What is the import duty rate for 4801.00.01.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4801.00.01.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4801.00.01.20?
Imports under HTS 4801.00.01.20 are measured in t.

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