Uniform Bleached Kraft Box Liner Stock 160 g/m² from China
Bleached uniformly kraft paperboard weighing 160 g/m², consisting of >95% chemical process wood fibers, used as base stock for corrugated box liners. Fits HTS 4804.42.00.40 due to weight specs, bleaching uniformity, and exclusion from 4802/4803 headings for high-grade kraft. Provides strength for secondary packaging layers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct basis weight tests (ISO 536) and pulp analysis to confirm compliance with subheading specs
• Declare as 'packaging base stock in rolls'—avoid 'paperboard' alone to prevent broader 48xx scrutiny