Molded Pulp Dish Base Paperboard

Rolls of heavy bleached kraft paperboard (>225 g/m², >95% chemical pulp) optimized for hydraulic molding into dishes and bowls. This uncoated stock is classified in HTS 4804.52.00.30 for its role as base material for foodservice tableware. Provides wet-strength and shape retention post-molding.

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.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly from recovered waste paper

Recycled content-dominant paperboard for fluting or liner uses shifts to 4805.24 with different strength specs.

4415.10Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If pressed from wood pulp fibers without papermaking

True molded pulp articles from fiber slurry (not paperboard stock) are fiberboard in chapter 44.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Supply pulp origin certificates tracing to chemical sulfate/soda processes for fiber content validation

Prevent misclassification by avoiding any surface treatments that could imply coating under 4819

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