4804.42.00.30/Compostable Cup Stock Paperboard/Japan

Compostable Cup Stock Paperboard from Japan

Fully bleached 160 g/m² uncoated kraft paperboard with >95% chemical fibers, in rolls for compostable cup forming. HTS 4804.42.00.30 designation stems from cup base stock purpose, weight specs, and high kraft content without additives.

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%

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Import Tips

• Certify compostability standards (e.g

• ASTM D6400) for marketing claims; declare as uncoated to prevent 4811 shifts; common issue: fiber blend exceeding 5% non-chemical