4802.55.70.20 - Containing by weight 25 percent or more cotton fiber 🖩
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 | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 4802.55.70.20, specifically classifies uncoated paper and paperboard that meets several precise criteria. It must weigh 40 grams per square meter or more but not exceed 150 grams per square meter, and it is supplied in rolls. Crucially, the paperboard within this classification must contain 25 percent or more cotton fiber by weight. This composition is a key differentiator from other papers and paperboards within heading 4802, which may have different fiber compositions.
Within its immediate level, this category is distinguished from its sibling, 4802.55.70.40, which is designated as "Other." The ".20" subcategory is defined by the specific 25% cotton fiber content, implying that the ".40" category would encompass paper and paperboard meeting the general roll, weight, and uncoated specifications but lacking this particular cotton fiber threshold.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code rests entirely on meeting the established parameters: being uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes, in rolls, weighing between 40 and 150 g/m², and having a cotton fiber content of 25% or more by weight. This code would apply to products such as specialized writing paper, printing paper, or other paperboard designed for graphic applications where the inclusion of a substantial cotton fiber component is a defining characteristic.