Milk Carton Base Stock Paperboard

High-strength uncoated kraft paperboard, bleached uniformly, over 225 g/m², with >95% chemical wood pulp fibers, optimized for milk carton production. Its purity and mass ensure barrier properties when laminated. Fits 4804.52.0010 as specialized base stock for dairy beverage containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4804.29.00Same rate: 35%

If unbleached

Unbleached kraft paperboard shifts to 4804.29 regardless of beverage use.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly from recovered waste paper

Recycled pulp content >50% classifies under fluting/testliner papers in 4805.24.

4811.51.40.00Same rate: 35%

If weighing under 225 g/m²

Lighter grammage moves it to paper rather than paperboard subheadings in 4811.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mill test reports confirming uniform bleaching and fiber composition to comply with HTS specificity

Label shipments clearly as 'base stock for milk cartons' to distinguish from general packaging paper

Avoid common pitfall of insufficient grammage proof; test samples if challenged by customs

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