Foodservice Plate Base Paperboard from Japan
Uniformly bleached kraft paperboard at 200 g/m², over 95% chemical wood pulp, uncoated and supplied in sheets for die-cutting into disposable plates and dishes. Classifies under HTS 4804.42.00.30 as base stock for plates due to precise weight, fiber purity, and lack of coating. Ideal for high-volume production of eco-friendly tableware.
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
• Obtain FDA compliance docs for food contact migration limits; declare exact grammage to avoid duty shifts; common pitfall is importing pre-printed stock which moves to Chapter 49