Sports Drink Bottle Liner Board from China
Heavyweight uncoated kraft paperboard, uniformly bleached with >95% chemical fibers, over 225 g/m², used as liner base for sports drink and electrolyte beverage containers. Provides essential fold and seal properties. HTS 4804.52.0010 designation for beverage-specific stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include end-user letters confirming beverage carton use
• Test for uniform bleaching to prevent downgrade to non-uniform categories
• Avoid packing in sheets if rolls qualify for better rates