Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
2 declarable lines
Heading 4801 covers newsprint in rolls or sheets. It has two declarable lines: standard newsprint paper and other newsprint paper. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Newsprint roll stock for newspaper presses
- Standard newsprint sheets for newspaper printing
- Blank newsprint sheets used as packing material
- Unprinted newsprint rolls for job printing
- Newsprint paper in rolls for commercial printing
- Other newsprint paper in sheets
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the paper meets the description for standard newsprint paper; if it does, use 4801.00.01.20.
- If the newsprint paper does not meet that description, classify it as other in 4801.00.01.40.
- Confirm the goods are newsprint, not another writing or printing paper; other uncoated printing paper goes to heading 4802.
- Confirm the goods are in rolls or sheets; further made-up articles are outside this heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 4802Uncoated writing and printing paper, such as bond or offset paper
Heading 4802 covers writing and printing paper other than newsprint of heading 4801.
- Heading 4803Toilet tissue stock or facial tissue stock
Tissue stock for household or sanitary use is in heading 4803, not newsprint.
- Heading 4804Uncoated kraft paper in rolls
Kraft paper is classified in heading 4804.
- Heading 4810Kaolin-coated printing paper
Coated paper is in heading 4810, not uncoated newsprint.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for standard newsprint paper?
Standard newsprint paper is classified under 4801.00.01.20. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on newsprint in rolls?
Standard newsprint paper in rolls is classified under 4801.00.01.20 and has a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other newsprint paper under 4801.00.01.40 also has a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify newsprint paper that is not standard newsprint paper?
Use 4801.00.01.40 for other newsprint paper. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.