Unbleached Kraft Linerboard 300 gsm from China

Unbleached kraft paperboard in rolls, weighing 300 g/m², made from at least 80% sulfate process wood fibers, used as the outer liner for corrugated boxes. It meets kraftliner specifications with high Mullen bursting strength suitable for heavy-duty packaging. Classified under 4804.51.00.00 as uncoated kraft paperboard over 225 g/m², unbleached, not qualifying as newprint under 4802/4803.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify fiber composition exceeds 80% sulfate/soda wood fibers via lab testing to confirm kraft status and avoid reclassification

Provide mill test certificates showing weight ≥225 g/m² and unbleached status; common pitfall is misdeclaring bleached variants

Ensure documentation distinguishes from heading 4802/4803 newprint base paper to prevent duty adjustments