Recycled Testliner Paperboard from Japan
Uncoated testliner paperboard in rolls, weighing 180 g/m², produced primarily from recycled fibers with less than 80% chemical sulfate wood pulp. Used as the inner liner in corrugated boxes for packaging. Falls under 4805.92.40.30 due to its weight range (150-225 g/m²), linerboard function, and low sulfate pulp content.
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 fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <80% sulfate pulp; ensure weight certification between 150-225 g/m²
• Provide mill test reports for customs valuation
• Avoid misclassification as kraftliner by documenting non-sulfate dominant pulp