4810.13.11.20 - Baryta coated

This classification pertains to baryta-coated paper and paperboard specifically intended for use as a basic paper to be sensitized for photographic processes. Such papers are coated on one or both sides with baryta (barium sulfate) or other inorganic substances, with or without binders, and without any other functional coating. The material is typically supplied in rolls or rectangular sheets, and it meets the general criteria for papers used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes, but its primary characteristic for this subcategory is its suitability for photographic sensitization.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4810.13.11.40 "Other," is crucial. While both fall under the broader headings for coated paper, this specific code is reserved for baryta-coated papers explicitly designated and prepared as the foundational material for photographic film or paper. The "Other" category would encompass baryta-coated papers that do not meet the specific requirement of being a basic paper for photographic sensitization, even if they possess baryta coating for other purposes.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 4810.13.11.20 is final, meaning the described baryta-coated paper, designed and prepared for photographic sensitization, is precisely defined and will not be further broken down within this specific tariff line. Therefore, importers and exporters should focus on verifying the intended end-use and preparation for photographic processes to ensure accurate classification.