Straw Pulp Heavy Fluting Sheet Stock from Japan
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 — 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
• 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