4810.14.11.20 - Baryta coated
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg, m² |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 4810.14.11.20, specifically identifies baryta-coated paper intended for photographic sensitization. Baryta coating, a mixture of barium sulfate and a binder, is applied to the paper's surface to enhance its brightness and reflectivity, a critical characteristic for high-quality photographic prints. The paper's dimensions and weight are also stipulated at higher levels, defining it as being in sheets with specific unfolded dimensions and weighing no more than 150 g/m².
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4810.14.11.40 "Other," by its specialized baryta coating. While both fall under paper for writing, printing, or graphic purposes that has been coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, this specific subheading targets the unique functional requirement of photographic applications achieved through baryta. The "Other" category would encompass paper with inorganic coatings that does not meet the baryta requirement for photographic use.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus is on the precise definition of baryta-coated paper for photographic sensitization. Classification under this code hinges on the presence of the baryta coating and its intended application in photography, alongside meeting the dimensional and weight criteria established in the preceding HTS levels.