Basis Weight 28 g/m² Recycled Fluting Base Paper

Uncoated paper from recovered waste paper, 28 g/m² in rolls, used as base for lightweight fluting. Fits HTS 4805.91.70.00 as other uncoated paper weighing over 15 g/m² but ≤30 g/m². Does not meet strict testliner specs of 4805.24 due to lower burst index.

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.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If Mullen burst index ≥2 kPa·m²/g as testliner

Meets subheading note for recovered pulp testliner, separate from generic lightweight paper.

4805.11.00Same rate: 35%

If ≥65% unbleached hardwood semichemical fibers with CMT >1.8 N/g/m²

Specific semichemical fluting paper specs take precedence over 'other' category.

4804.29.00Same rate: 35%

If sack kraft with ≥80% sulfate fibers, 60-115 g/m², meeting tensile/tear specs

Kraft process and strength specs classify as sack kraft, not other paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit fiber content analysis showing >50% recovered fiber but failing 4805.24 burst specs

Rolls must not be cut to size if intended for further processing to stay uncoated

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