Unbleached Kraft Linerboard 180 g/m² from Japan
Unbleached kraft linerboard in rolls, weighing 180 g/m², made from at least 80% sulfate process wood fibers, used as the outer layer in corrugated boxes. It falls under HTS 4804.41.40.00 as uncoated kraft paperboard, unbleached, weighing more than 150 g/m² but less than 225 g/m², and not qualifying as kraftliner due to weight and strength specs. Primarily for packaging industry applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 80% sulfate wood fibers via lab testing to confirm kraft classification and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting grammage (150-225 g/m²) and unbleached status for CBP review
• Watch for common pitfalls like misdeclaring as bleached (4804.51) or under 150 g/m², leading to penalties