Chemical Pulp Folding Carton Linerboard 200 gsm

Uncoated paperboard at 200 g/m², uniformly bleached with >95% wood fibers from chemical processes, used as liner for multi-ply folding cartons in food packaging. Classified under HTS 4804.42.0020 for its specific weight, high-purity kraft composition, and designation as folding carton stock, distinguishing it from heavier or unbleached variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4804.52.00Same rate: 35%

If weighing 225 g/m² or more

Higher grammage kraft paperboard exceeds the 150-225 g/m² limit of 4804.42, moving to 4804.52.

4802.54.10.00Same rate: 35%

If containing <80% chemical sulfate/soda fibers

Papers of heading 4802 cover lower chemical pulp content, altering from pure kraft classification.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If converted into printed carton blanks

Printed or motif-heavy sheets become Chapter 49 or 4819 articles, not raw stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact grammage and pulp analysis; weights over 225 g/m² reclassify to 4804.52 or similar

Avoid common pitfall of mixing with sack kraft—ensure specs exclude sulfate process for bags

Use commercial invoices noting 'for folding cartons' to support tariff shift defenses

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