Extrusion-Coated Bleached SBS Board
Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard, 275 g/m², extrusion-coated with LDPE, 0.36 mm thick, in large sheets for pharmaceutical blister packaging bases. The plastic coating is a minor component, so the product remains paperboard of 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 | — | 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 coating is not polyethylene or is thicker
Other plastic-coated paperboard falls under subheading 4811.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation that the product is used as a base for blister packaging, not as a finished article
• Verify the plastic coating thickness is below half the total
• Keep the sheets in large format to meet the not-converted definition
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