Featherweight Testliner from Scrap Pulp

Specialty testliner paperboard at 9 g/m² from 100% scrap paper recovery, with Mullen burst index exceeding 2 kPa·m²/g, uncoated in jumbo rolls. Classified in HTS 4805.24.50.00 for its ultra-low weight and recycled composition per subheading notes. Used in micro-corrugated board production.

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.

4801.00.01Same rate: 35%

If still considered pulp rather than paper

Newsprint in rolls from mechanical pulp lacks formed sheet structure of testliner.

4805.19.10Same rate: 35%

If fluted paper without testliner burst specs

Other fluting lacks the specific recovered pulp and Mullen index for testliner.

4901.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If printed with non-subsidiary motifs

Chapter note sends printed paper with primary motifs to Chapter 49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no virgin pulp >50% via fiber analysis to maintain recycled status

Beware of dyeing affecting 'unbleached' claims; declare accurately

For large rolls, verify note 3 compliance (not further worked)