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Bleached Kraft Linerboard 180 g/m² from Japan

This uncoated kraft paperboard, bleached uniformly throughout the mass with over 95% chemical wood fibers, weighs 180 g/m² and is supplied in rolls for corrugated box manufacturing. It meets HTS 4804.42.00.50 as 'other' bleached kraft paperboard in this weight range (150-225 g/m²), not qualifying as kraftliner due to lacking specified Mullen bursting strength. Primarily used as the outer liner in shipping containers.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content certification showing >95% chemical process wood fibers and uniform bleaching to avoid reclassification to 4804.41

• Provide mill test reports confirming weight between 150-225 g/m² and lack of coatings; common pitfall is mislabeling as kraftliner

• Ensure documentation specifies 'other' status, not meeting 4804.11 kraftliner Mullen strength specs