4810.29.60.00 - Basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography

This HTS classification, 4810.29.60.00, specifically designates basic paper that is intended for use in photographic processes and has undergone sensitization. It falls under the broader category of coated paper and paperboard, where the coating primarily consists of kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and without any other form of coating. The paper's purpose for photographic sensitization is the key defining characteristic here.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4810.29.70 (Other), by its explicit intended use. While 4810.29.70 would encompass other types of coated paper falling within the preceding hierarchical descriptions that are *not* specifically prepared for photographic sensitization, this particular code is reserved for that specialized application. The "Other" categories at preceding levels indicate that the paper meets the general criteria for coated paper of mechanical or chemi-mechanical fiber content and is not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level is final. The critical determinant for assigning goods to this code hinges on demonstrating that the paper has been prepared or treated for sensitization for photographic purposes. This preparation can include specific surface treatments or the application of light-sensitive chemicals, distinguishing it from general-purpose coated papers.