Printed Kaolin-Coated Carton Board for Pharma Packaging
Kaolin-coated paperboard in large sheets, lightly printed with regulatory info, for folding cartons packaging tablets or OTC medications. The printing is subsidiary to the primary use of the board as packaging material, so it remains classified 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the printed matter is not subsidiary to the packaging use
Printed paperboard with substantive text or graphics falls under Chapter 49.
If the cartons are folded and ready for use
Folded cartons are classified as articles of heading 48.19.
If the paperboard is impregnated with pharmaceutical substances
Paper impregnated with diagnostic or laboratory reagents falls in Chapter 30.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the printing is merely subsidiary to the packaging function; if it includes promotional or instructional content beyond basic labelling, Chapter 49 may apply
• Verify the coating is exclusively inorganic (kaolin) with no additional organic coatings
• Keep samples and specifications available for CBSA inspection to support the classification
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