Recycled Composite Flute Paper
Recycled composite flute paper is a composite fluting paper made by gluing recycled paper layers together with adhesive, providing the medium for corrugated board. It is supplied in rolls and is not surface-coated or impregnated, and does not meet the specifications for semi-chemical fluting paper. This product is classified under tariff item 4807.00.00 as a composite paperboard made by lamination with adhesive, without any surface treatment.
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 flute paper meets the semi-chemical fluting specifications
Semi-chemical fluting paper falls under heading 48.05, subheading 4805.11.
If the flute paper is made mainly from straw pulp
Straw-based fluting paper falls under heading 48.05, subheading 4805.12.
If the flute paper is a single layer of other fluting paper
Other single-layer fluting paper falls under heading 48.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the flute paper does not meet the definition of semi-chemical fluting paper under subheading note 3, which requires at least 65% unbleached hardwood fibres and a specific CMT 30 crush resistance
• If the paper is made from a single layer rather than multiple layers stuck together, it would fall under heading 48.05
• Keep records of the adhesive lamination process to support classification under 4807.00.00
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