4802.62.20.00 - Drawing paper

This HTS classification, 4802.62.20.00, specifically designates "Drawing paper." This category falls under uncoated paper and paperboard, primarily intended for writing, printing, or other graphic applications, and is presented in rolls or rectangular sheets of any size. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is its mechanical or chemi-mechanical fiber content, exceeding 10 percent by weight. Furthermore, the paper must be in sheets with dimensions where one side does not exceed 435 mm and the other side does not exceed 297 mm in the unfolded state, with a further specification that one side exceeds 360 mm and the other exceeds 150 mm in the unfolded state.

In contrast to its sibling category, 4802.62.10.00, which covers "Writing and cover paper," this classification is distinct due to its intended purpose. While both fall under the broader umbrella of uncoated graphic papers with specific mechanical fiber content and sheet dimensions, 4802.62.20.00 is narrowly defined for drawing applications. The term "drawing paper" implies specific surface qualities and weight characteristics tailored for use with pencils, charcoal, ink, or pastels, which differentiate it from general writing or cover papers.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification system, 4802.62.20.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on meeting all the preceding criteria: being uncoated paper, predominantly of mechanical pulp, cut into sheets with the specified dimensions, and identified as drawing paper based on its inherent properties and intended use in graphic arts. This level of detail ensures precise identification for customs purposes, distinguishing it from other papers that may share some but not all of these defining characteristics.