Bleached Kraft Backing Board 200 g/m² from Japan
Bleached uncoated kraft paperboard sheets at 200 g/m², primarily sulfate pulp, used as backing in multi-wall bags and boxes. Classified in 4804.49.00.00 as other kraft paperboard in the 150-225 g/m² range, distinct from liner or sack types. Offers good stiffness for industrial packaging support.
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
• Label as 'kraft paperboard' with exact basis weight; discrepancies can lead to duty adjustments or penalties
• Include pulp origin certification to distinguish from non-kraft mechanical pulps in other chapters
• Avoid printing motifs as primary feature, or it shifts to Chapter 49