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4811.59.20.00 - Printing paper 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty37%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 4811.59.20.00, specifically covers printing paper that is coated, impregnated, or covered with plastics, and meets certain dimensional criteria. These papers are designed for use in printing processes, implying a certain level of surface quality, absorbency, and weight. The plastic coating or covering serves to enhance durability, printability, or water resistance, differentiating it from uncoated printing papers.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 4811.59.40, which is also designated for "Other" goods at this level. While both fall under the broader "Other" designation within papers coated with plastics, the distinction between .20.00 (printing paper) and .40 (other) implies that the latter would encompass plastic-coated papers not specifically identified or intended for printing, such as certain packaging papers or decorative papers with plastic finishes.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 4811.59.20.00 relies on confirming that the paper is indeed intended for printing and possesses the requisite plastic coating or covering, alongside meeting the specified dimensions for strips or rolls exceeding 15 cm in width, or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other exceeding 15 cm.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4811.59.20.00?
HTS code 4811.59.20.00 covers Printing paper under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.
›What products are classified under 4811.59.20.00?
This classification covers Printing paper. It is a subcategory of In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state:.
›What is the import duty rate for 4811.59.20.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4811.59.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 37%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4811.59.20.00?
Imports under HTS 4811.59.20.00 are measured in kg.

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