4810.19.13.00 - India or bible paper

This HTS category, 4810.19.13.00, specifically covers "India or bible paper" within the broader classification of coated papers. These are lightweight papers characterized by their thinness and often high opacity, designed for applications where print density and minimal show-through are critical, such as in the printing of books, particularly Bibles and other religious texts, and fine stationery. Their composition is typically rag pulp or high-quality wood pulp, ensuring a smooth surface and excellent printability.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 4810.19.11.00, which is designated for basic paper specifically prepared for photographic sensitization. While both fall under the "weighing not more than 150 g/m²" subheading, 4810.19.13.00 is not intended for photographic use but rather for graphic and printing purposes, especially where bulk and thinness are desired. The sibling 4810.19.19.00 represents all other papers within this weight range that do not fit the specific descriptions of photographic base paper or India/bible paper.

As a leaf node, 4810.19.13.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code relies on fulfilling the specific requirements of being coated paper weighing not more than 150 g/m², and being identifiable as India or bible paper based on its end-use and characteristic thinness and opacity. The coating, typically kaolin or other inorganic substances, contributes to its smooth surface and the ability to receive ink without excessive blotting or bleed-through, which are key identifiers for this specific paper type.