Molded Pulp Dish Base Paperboard from China
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.
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
• 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