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Heavy-Duty Semichemical Corrugated Fluting Medium

Fluting paper in rolls optimized for heavy-duty corrugated packaging, containing ≥65% unbleached hardwood semichemical fibers with superior CMT 30 crush resistance. Essential for producing durable double-wall board in shipping containers. Precisely matches HTS 4805.11 specifications.

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.

4805.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If failing semichemical fiber or crush specs

Other fluting paper not meeting 4805.11's hardwood semichemical or CMT 30 thresholds defaults to 4805.19.

4805.30.00Same rate: 35%

If sulfite wrapping paper specs met

Paper with >40% sulfite wood fibers, low ash, and Mullen ≥1.47 kPa·m²/g qualifies for 4805.30 instead.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight and coated on both sides

Coated paper ≤72 g/m² with mechanical fibers moves to 4810.22, excluding uncoated fluting.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct independent testing for semichemical hardwood content and crush resistance; retain records for CBP audits

Specify roll width and weight per note 3 to chapter 48 to maintain uncoated, unworked status

Avoid coatings or printing, as motifs could reclassify to chapter 49