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Corrugating Medium Semichemical Fluting Paper

Specialty semichemical fluting paper designed for corrugating medium in packaging industry, featuring ≥65% unbleached hardwood fibers and CMT 30 >1.8 N/g/m². Supplied in jumbo rolls for high-speed corrugators. Directly covered by HTS 4805.11 definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4805.11.00Same rate: 37.5%

If no viable alternative within fluting if specs met

N/A - strict adherence confirms 4805.11; deviations lead to listed others.

4804.29.00Same rate: 37.5%

If kraft sack paper but >115 g/m²

Heavier kraft paper exceeding sack weight limits but meeting sulfate fiber criteria uses 4804.29.

4823.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If perforated or cut for machines

Perforated paper cards for Jacquard machines fall under 4823 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ISO-certified labs for pre-shipment testing to match subheading note exactly

• Document pulping process (mechanical + chemical) to distinguish from fully mechanical or chemical-only

• Bulk import only; retail packs could be seen as articles under 4819 or 4821