Disposable Cup Base Kraft Stock from Japan
High-strength uncoated kraft paperboard, 170 g/m², fully bleached with >95% sulfate process fibers, in rolls for forming paper cups and similar vessels. Fits HTS 4804.42.00.30 as specialized base stock for cups, meeting weight and purity requirements without coatings or prints. Used in beverage service industries for sustainable alternatives.
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
• Test for proper burst strength to match kraft specs; ensure no subsidiary printing to stay out of Chapter 49; label shipments clearly as 'base stock' vs finished goods