4810.14.11 - Basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography

This HTS category, 4810.14.11, encompasses basic paper specifically prepared for photographic applications, acting as a substrate to be sensitized. It falls under paper and paperboard coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances, specifically those intended for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes, and meeting certain fiber content criteria. The paper is in sheets with specific dimensions (one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state) and weighs no more than 150 g/m².

This classification is distinct from its sibling categories. Unlike 4810.14.13 (India or bible paper), this paper is not primarily intended for general writing or printing but has a specialized photographic function. It also differs from the "Other" category at the same level (4810.14.19), which would cover papers meeting the general criteria but not specifically designated for photographic sensitization.

The subcategories within 4810.14.11 further refine the classification based on the type of coating applied for photographic purposes. 4810.14.11.20 specifically covers "Baryta coated" paper, a common base for photographic emulsions due to its brightness and smoothness. The "Other" subcategory (4810.14.11.40) would include papers for photographic use that employ different inorganic coatings or preparation methods, not fitting the baryta specification.