Electrical Pressboard Insulation Sheet from Japan
Uncoated pressboard in sheets weighing 180 g/m², made from densely compressed wood fibers for high dielectric strength. Classified under HTS 4805.92.20.00 as pressboard, which is other uncoated paperboard >150 but <225 g/m², not further worked. Used primarily in transformers and electrical equipment for insulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify grammage between 150-225 g/m² via lab testing to confirm subheading; exceeding limits shifts to other weights
• Provide mill test certificates showing fiber composition and density to prove pressboard status and avoid reclassification
• Ensure no coatings or further processing; common pitfall is misdeclaring laminated versions which go to 4811