Straw Pulp Heavy Fluting Sheet Stock from Germany
Uncoated fluting paper sheets at 160 g/m², mainly straw pulp from mechanical-chemical process, with crush resistance for medium flute in produce packaging. Does not meet 4805.12's 130+ g/m² and >1.4 N/g/m² exact specs. Under 4805.19.20.00 for other heavyweight fluting paper.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document pulp composition (straw vs wood) to differentiate from wood-based subheadings; ash content tests help
• Sheets must be 'in rolls or sheets' per heading; ensure no cutting to size that triggers 4820 exclusion