Bleached Chemical Kraft Board 200 g/m² Sheets from Japan
Uncoated paperboard in sheets, weighing 200 g/m², made from >95% bleached chemical pulp, used for rigid packaging inserts. Falls under HTS 4804.42.00.50 as 'other' in the 150-225 g/m² range for uniformly bleached kraft not of heading 4802/4803. Ideal for non-corrugated box components or displays.
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
• Include lab analysis proving uniform bleaching and chemical fiber dominance; pitfalls include contamination claims shifting to multi-ply headings
• Specify sheet vs roll format in docs, as both qualify but ensure no printing that could invoke Chapter 49
• Check for ash content and basis weight tolerances to prevent duty adjustments