White Top Linerboard 160 gsm from Japan
Uncoated linerboard with white top ply from bleached pulp, total 160 g/m² in rolls for printing prior to corrugating. Falls under HTS 4805.92.40.40 as other uncoated paperboard in specified weight, not light-weight coated (4810) or fully bleached throughout. Minimal processing keeps it in base stock category.
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
• Specify ply construction in docs; 'white top' must not imply coating to avoid 4810
• Grammage tolerance ±5%; test multiple samples to confirm 150-225 g/m² band