Chemical Pulp Kraft Box Base Stock 400 g/m² Rolls from China
Heavy-duty 400 g/m² bleached kraft paperboard in rolls, >95% chemical wood fibers uniformly bleached, specifically for box liner and structural packaging stock. Classed under HTS 4804.52.00.40 for its packaging base stock role, high grammage, and uncoated finish. Used in corrugated box manufacturing and rigid setups.
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 pulp analysis to certify chemical process fibers; U.S
• Customs often audits >95% claims
• Declare roll width and core specs accurately; misdeclared dimensions lead to valuation disputes
• Avoid classifying cut sheets as finished if overprinted - remains base stock unless retail-ready