4802.55.30.00 - India and bible paper 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 18% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 4802.55.30.00, specifically covers India and bible paper that meets defined physical characteristics. These papers are uncoated and intended for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes, excluding those of headings 4801 or 4803. Crucially, this category applies to paper and paperboard weighing between 40 and 150 grams per square meter, supplied in rolls, and measuring over 15 centimeters in width. The fiber content must not primarily consist of mechanical or chemi-mechanical pulp, with a maximum of 10 percent by weight allowed from such processes.
This category is distinguished from its siblings by its specific product types. While 4802.55.10.00 covers writing and cover paper, and 4802.55.20.00 pertains to drawing paper, this subcategory is reserved for India and bible paper. These are generally thinner, lighter-weight papers often used for specific printing applications like religious texts or lightweight publications due to their opacity and bulk. The remaining sibling, 4802.55.40.00, serves as a residual category for other types of paper and paperboard not otherwise specified within the 4802.55 group.
As 4802.55.30.00 is a leaf node within the HTS structure, it does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level relies entirely on meeting the precise weight (40-150 g/m²), form (rolls), width (>15 cm), and fiber composition requirements outlined above, in addition to being identifiable as India or bible paper.