Surface-Printed Coated Kraft Paperboard Roll 250 gsm
This is a heavy-duty roll of bleached kraft paperboard weighing 250 g/m², coated on both sides with kaolin. It is uniformly bleached throughout and contains more than 95% wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, meeting the criteria of tariff item 4810.32.00. The surface decoration is subsidiary to its primary use in industrial packaging, so it remains classified in Chapter 48.
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 the paperboard is not bleached uniformly throughout the mass
This alternative covers other coated multi-ply paper and paperboard that do not meet the specific bleaching and fibre criteria of 4810.32.00.
If the coating includes materials other than kaolin or other inorganic substances
Paper coated with plastics or other non-inorganic coatings falls under heading 48.11 rather than 48.10.
If the roll is cut and folded into finished cartons or boxes
Once converted into packing containers, the product is classified under heading 48.19 as an article of paperboard.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is uniformly bleached and that over 95% of the fibre content is chemical wood pulp, as required by the tariff item
• Keep mill certificates or lab reports to verify fibre composition if requested by the CBSA
• The surface printing must be subsidiary to the primary packaging use; if the printing becomes the main feature, Chapter 49 may apply
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