Food Tray Liner Kraft Stock from China
Bleached uniformly kraft paperboard in rolls, >225 g/m² with >95% chemical wood fibers, used as base for grease-resistant food trays. HTS 4804.52.00.30 applies due to its specific designation as tray base stock, prior to any secondary treatments. Ideal for takeout and catering applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to certify >95% chemical pulp; mechanical pulp admixture drops to 4804.51
• Document intended use with buyer contracts specifying tray/dish production
• Ensure rolls are not perforated or embossed, as that may invoke chapter 4823 notes