Bleached Kraft File Folder Stock 225 gsm

Precisely 225 g/m² uncoated paperboard from uniformly bleached chemical kraft pulp (>95% fibers), in rolls for office file folder production. Fits HTS 4804.52.00.50 as other heavy bleached kraft not for sacks or fluting.

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.

4804.19.00Same rate: 35%

If kraftliner strength specs met

Meets 4804.19 if Mullen burst interpolated equivalent for 225 g/m² exceeds table values

4805.11.00Same rate: 35%

If semichemical fluting with hardwood fibers

Semichemical fluting paper ≥65% unbleached hardwood with CMT crush >1.8 N/g/m²

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as pre-printed folder sets

Printed or converted paper articles like folders fall under 4819/4820

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm minimum 225 g/m² with multiple samples; underweight shifts to lighter kraft headings

Document end-use as base stock, not converted folders (which go to 4820)

Ensure no surface sizing/coating that could classify as 4811 paper

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