Sack Kraft Paper Kaolin-Coated
Machine-finished sack kraft paper in rolls, with 80% or more sulphate fibres, weighing 60-115 g/m², coated on one side with kaolin and meeting Mullen burst index and stretch specifications. The product is for industrial packaging, and the kaolin coating places it under this tariff 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
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 paper is uncoated and meets sack kraft specifications
Uncoated sack kraft paper falls under heading 48.04, not 48.10.
If the coating includes a plastic layer
Plastic-coated paper falls under heading 48.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the paper meets sack kraft specifications (Mullen burst index ≥3.7 kPa·m²/g and stretch factor) to support classification
• Ensure the coating is only kaolin or other inorganic substances
• Keep documentation of the fibre composition and coating weight
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.