Food-Grade SBS Carton Stock 290 gsm

Uncoated solid bleached sulfate paperboard, 290 g/m², uniformly bleached with >95% chemical pulp, certified food-contact safe for folding carton production. HTS 4804.52.0020 covers this as folding carton stock due to its grease resistance and foldability for dry food packaging. Ideal for cookie and cracker boxes.

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.

4805.30.00Same rate: 35%

If sulfite wrapping paper specs

Sulfite process >40% with burst index differs from kraft sulfate.

4804.59.00.00Same rate: 35%

If not specifically folding carton designated

Other kraft paperboards >225 g/m² but not carton stock go to 4804.59.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as assembled empty folding boxes

Finished cartons are articles of 4819, not raw stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA-equivalent food contact certifications from origin country

Declare as 'virgin chemical pulp' to affirm >95% fiber spec

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests converted goods under 4819

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