Gable Top Beverage Base Paperboard from Japan
Uncoated, uniformly bleached kraft paperboard weighing 195 g/m², consisting of 97% chemical process wood fibers, supplied in rolls for gable-top milk and juice containers. Provides structural integrity for pourable beverage packaging. Meets exact criteria of HTS 4804.42.0010.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Request supplier certificates analyzing fiber composition to prove >95% chemical wood fibers
• Check for uniform bleaching throughout mass; patchy bleaching disqualifies from this subheading
• Beware of misdeclaration as 'kraftliner' which applies to heavier, stronger papers under 4804.11