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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of uncoated sensitizing-base paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets (SITC 64122) totaled $58K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Uncoated Sensitizing-Base Paper and Paperboard in Rolls or Sheets imports of $58K in April 2026 ran 77% below the year-to-date monthly average of $252K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataServing as the substrate for photographic, thermal, and electrosensitive imaging products, this uncoated base paper must meet tight caliper, porosity, and surface-chemistry specifications before downstream coating converts it into finished imaging media. The distinction between this base stock and the finished coated product is commercially significant: base paper enters under a different tariff treatment than the coated imaging paper it becomes, and misclassification between the two is a recurring issue at entry. Importers should confirm with their supplier whether the roll or sheet has received any surface treatment, as even a light sizing coat can shift classification to a coated-paper heading.
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Sensitizing-base paper is the uncoated substrate — it has not yet received the heat-sensitive, light-sensitive, or electrosensitive coating that makes it functional imaging media. Once that coating is applied, the product reclassifies to a different heading. The critical classification test is whether any functional sensitizing layer is present at the time of importation.
Yes — basis weight, fiber composition, and the presence or absence of any surface treatment (including internal sizing) can all affect subheading placement. Importers should obtain mill test certificates specifying g/m² weight, fiber source, and surface treatment status to support the correct classification and avoid reclassification at audit.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | -- | $655K | +$655K |
| MEXICO | -- | $516K | +$516K |
| CANADA | $27K | $118K | +$90K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $24K | $66K | +$42K |
| QATAR | -- | $31K | +$31K |
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