Unbleached Kraft Packaging Paper from Japan
This uncoated paper, weighing 120 g/m², is made primarily from unbleached wood fibers and supplied in rolls for packaging applications. It falls under HTS 4805.91.90.00 as other uncoated paper and paperboard weighing over 30 g/m² but 150 g/m² or less, not further worked beyond note 3 specifications. Lacks the high Mullen bursting strength required for sack kraft classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify basis weight documentation (over 30 g/m² but ≤150 g/m²) as it determines subheading placement
• Provide mill test certificates confirming uncoated status and lack of further processing per note 3
• Avoid misclassification as sack kraft (4804.21) by confirming it doesn't meet Mullen burst index specs