Lightweight Multi-Ply Boxboard 90 gsm
Three-ply uncoated boxboard at 90 g/m² for thin folding cartons like cigarette packs. The product is supplied in sheets and is not further worked beyond the processing allowed by Chapter Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 4805.91.00 as other uncoated paper weighing 150 g/m² or less.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boxboard is coated on one or both sides
Coated multi-ply paperboard falls in heading 48.10, not heading 48.05.
If imported as finished cigarette packs
Finished packs are articles of heading 48.19, not base paper.
If the boxboard is printed with branding or graphics
Printed paper with substantive graphics falls in Chapter 49 per Chapter Note 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is not coated; if coated, it may fall under heading 48.10
• Ensure the sheets meet the dimensional requirements of Chapter Note 8
• Keep weight documentation below 150 g/m² for CBSA
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