Sulfate Kraft Plate Base Paper from China
Machine-finished uncoated kraft paper in rolls, weighing 140 g/m², used as base stock for paper plates and similar tableware. Falls under HTS 4804.39.60.20 as other kraft paperboard ≤150 g/m², with ≥80% chemical sulfate fibers, not meeting kraftliner or sack kraft specs. Ideal for high-volume pressing into plate shapes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets proving non-conformance to 4804.11/4804.21 specs to stay in 4804.39
• For GSP/FTA claims, document virgin sulfate pulp origin; test for contaminants common in imports
• Avoid declaring as 'food packaging' prematurely—stick to 'base stock' to prevent 4819 shift