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Food-Grade SBS Carton Stock 290 gsm from Japan

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.

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 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