Impregnated Kaolin Kraft Paperboard
Impregnated kaolin-coated kraft paperboard sheets, weighing 250 g/m² and meeting kraftliner Mullen bursting strength requirements. The starch binder impregnation is permitted under the tariff item's allowance for impregnation, and the product is not otherwise treated, making it classifiable under this item.
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 paperboard is not made from kraft pulp (i.e., less than 80% sulphate or soda fibres)
This subheading covers other coated paper and paperboard, not specifically kraft, when the fibre composition does not meet the kraft definition.
If the coating includes plastics or other non-inorganic substances beyond kaolin
Coated paper with a plastic layer or other non-inorganic coating falls under heading 48.11 rather than 48.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not surface-decorated or printed beyond solid colours, as that could shift classification
• Keep mill certificates showing fibre composition and Mullen strength to support the kraftliner specification
• Verify whether the starch impregnation affects the coating weight, as that may influence the applicable duty rate
Related Products under Tariff item 4810.39.00
Bulk Unpunched 5081 Format Punchcards
Unpunched 5081-format punchcards (3.25 x 13.375 inches) made of machine-glazed kaolin-coated kraft paperboard, supplied in boxes for tabulator use. The cards are not punched and are intended for data entry, and the kaolin coating ensures smooth feeding, placing them under this tariff item.
Clay-Coated Kraft Linerboard Sheets
Rectangular sheets of kraft linerboard (150 g/m²) coated on both sides with china clay, with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state. The base paper has at least 80% sulfate fibers and meets the Mullen bursting strength requirements for kraftliner, but the kaolin coating places it under this tariff item.
Clay-Coated Kraft Wrapping Paper Roll
Kraft paper roll coated with clay (kaolin) on one side for gift wrapping or industrial use, weighing 100 g/m², with a width exceeding 15 cm. It is surface-colored but not printed with graphic motifs, and the coating is inorganic, placing it under this tariff item.
Coated Duplex Kraftliner Paperboard
Duplex kraftliner paperboard with kaolin coating on the top liner side, containing more than 80% sulfate fibers, weighing over 150 g/m², with high Mullen strength for corrugation. The product is not for graphic purposes and falls under this tariff item.
Coated High-Burst Kraft Packaging Paperboard
Heavy kraft paperboard, 300 g/m², coated on one side with binder-free kaolin, with a Mullen bursting strength of 824 kPa, in large sheets for box liners. It meets the kraftliner strength specifications, and the inorganic coating places it under this tariff item.
Coated Sack Kraft Paper Roll
Kaolin-coated sack kraft paper in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, weighing 100 g/m² with a Mullen burst index above 3.7 kPa·m²/g and required stretch factors. The base meets sack kraft specifications under subheading 4804.21, but the kaolin coating on one or both sides makes it classifiable under this item.