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Microwave-Safe Plastic-Coated Carton Stock

Microwave-safe plastic-coated carton stock is paperboard coated with a plastic layer designed to withstand microwave heating without delaminating. It is supplied in wide rolls for folding into ready-meal cartons. This product falls under tariff item 4811.59.00 as paperboard coated or covered with plastics, other than adhesives, not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.51.00Same rate: Free

If the paperboard is bleached and weighs more than 150 g/m²

Bleached paperboard with plastic coating falls under a more specific subheading when weight and bleaching criteria are met.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the plastic coating is fully described on the commercial invoice, including its composition and microwave-safe certification

• Verify the rolls exceed 36 cm in width to qualify under this heading

• Be prepared to provide technical data sheets to the CBSA if requested

Related Products under Tariff item 4811.59.00

Anti-Grease Coated Folding Carton Stock

Anti-grease coated folding carton stock is paperboard impregnated with plastic resins to provide grease resistance for fast-food takeout boxes. The plastic resin impregnation qualifies it as paperboard impregnated with plastics of heading 48.11. Presented in large sheets for folding carton production, it falls under the 'other' subheading for plastic-impregnated paperboard.

Anti-Slip Plastic Coated Paper Roll

Anti-slip plastic coated paper roll is kraft paper coated with an embossed plastic pattern for pallet wrapping and load securing. It weighs 100 g/m² and is 1.2 meters wide, preventing shifting during transport. This product is classified under tariff item 4811.59.00 as paper coated with plastics, excluding adhesives, not elsewhere specified.

Barrier-Coated Folding Carton Stock for Frozen Foods

Barrier-coated folding carton stock for frozen foods is a multi-layer paperboard with an EVOH plastic barrier coating, designed for folding cartons holding frozen pizzas. The EVOH coating qualifies it as paperboard coated with plastics of heading 48.11. Presented in rectangular sheets exceeding the size limits of chapter note 8, it falls under the 'other' subheading for plastic-coated paperboard.

Barrier Coated Milk Carton Board

EVOH/PE coated board sheets for aseptic cartons, large size. The plastic barrier coating makes this product fall under tariff item 4811.59.00 as paperboard coated with plastics.

Barrier Plastic Coated Freezer Paper Roll

Barrier plastic coated freezer paper roll is saturating kraft paper with a polyethylene barrier coating for meat wrapping. It weighs 50 g/m² and is 18 inches wide, providing freezer-grade protection. This product falls under tariff item 4811.59.00 as paper coated with plastics, excluding adhesives, not elsewhere specified.

Beverage Carton Folding Stock with PE Laminate

Beverage carton folding stock with PE laminate is a virgin fibre paperboard laminated with polyethylene, supplied in sheets for aseptic beverage folding cartons like juice boxes. The PE laminate qualifies it as paperboard covered with plastics of heading 48.11. The laminate ensures liquid hold, and the product falls under the 'other' subheading for plastic-covered carton stock.