Kaolin-Coated Kraft Board for Food Service Plates
High-strength bleached kraft paperboard, uniformly bleached with over 95% chemical wood fibres, kaolin-coated for moldability, weighing over 150 g/m². Available in large sheets or rolls, it serves as base material for thermoformed plates in catering. This product falls under 4810.32.00 as coated kraft paperboard, not for graphic purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪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 coated with plastics or synthetic materials
Plastic-coated paperboard is excluded from heading 48.10.
If thermoformed into finished plates
Moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp are classified in heading 4823.
If not predominantly kraft fibres
Other coated paperboard over 150 g/m², regardless of fibre type.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not surface-printed with decorative motifs beyond subsidiary use, as Chapter 49 would apply
• Provide technical data showing the board exceeds 150 g/m² and is uniformly bleached
• If the board is coated with plastics, it would fall under Chapter 39, not this heading
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