Heavy Kraft Linerboard 300 gsm from Japan
Uncoated kraft paperboard in rolls weighing 300 g/m², made from at least 80% sulfate wood fibers, used as the outer liner for corrugated boxes. It falls under HTS 4804.59.00.00 as other kraft paperboard over 225 g/m², not qualifying as kraftliner due to lacking specific Mullen bursting strength. Primarily for packaging manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 80% sulfate wood fibers via lab testing to confirm kraft classification
• Provide mill test certificates showing grammage >225 g/m² and uncoated status to avoid misclassification
• Watch for reclassification to 4804.11 if Mullen burst meets kraftliner specs