Chemical Pulp Folding Carton Linerboard 200 gsm from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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