Kaolin-Coated Corrugated Fluting Paper
Fluting paper for corrugation, coated on one side with kaolin, weighing over 130 g/m² in wide rolls. It does not qualify as semi-chemical fluting due to the dominance of kraft fibres, and the kaolin coating places it under this tariff item for other coated kraft paper.
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 fluting paper contains at least 65% unbleached hardwood fibres from mechanical and chemical pulping
Semi-chemical fluting paper is specifically classified under subheading 4805.11, not under coated kraft paper.
If the fluting paper is made mainly from straw pulp
Straw-based fluting paper falls under subheading 4805.12, which is a separate classification from coated kraft.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fibre composition to confirm it is not semi-chemical fluting (which would fall under 4805.11)
• Ensure the coating is only kaolin or other inorganic substances, with no additional organic coating
• Provide the CMT crush resistance test results if questioned by CBSA
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.