Sports Drink Bottle Liner Board from Japan
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 — 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
• 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