Corrugating Medium Semichemical Fluting Paper
Specialty semichemical fluting paper designed for corrugating medium in the packaging industry, featuring at least 65% unbleached hardwood fibers and a CMT 30 crush resistance exceeding 1.8 N/g/m². Supplied in jumbo rolls for high-speed corrugators, this uncoated paper is not further worked or processed beyond the finishing operations allowed by Chapter Note 3.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is made mainly of straw pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
Subheading 4805.12 covers straw fluting paper with a CMT 30 crush resistance exceeding 1.4 N/g/m², which is a distinct product from semichemical fluting paper.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paper meets the subheading note 3 criteria: at least 65% unbleached hardwood fibers and CMT 30 crush resistance above 1.8 N/g/m²
• Provide a mill certificate or lab test report to the CBSA to support the classification
• Verify that the rolls exceed 36 cm in width to qualify under Chapter Note 8
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High-Crush Semichemical Fluting Paper for Shipping
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Semichemical Fluting Paper for Corrugated Box Manufacturing
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Unbleached Semichemical Fluting Paper Roll
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