Density Pressboard Grade A

Grade A density pressboard, 225-500 g/m², compressed to 1.1 g/cm³ min, uncoated sheets for battery separators and electrical insulation. HTS 4805.93.20.00 covers this as 'other' pressboard not further processed per note 3.

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 made mainly from recovered waste paper with Mullen burst index ≥2 kPa·m²/g

Recycled content dominance classifies as testliner under 4805.24, not virgin pressboard.

4820.90.00Same rate: 35%

If cut to precise sizes with printed specifications

Cut sheets or cards for specific machinery use fall under 4820 registers/ledgers, per chapter note.

4802.69.10Same rate: 35%

If uncoated writing paper grade over 225 g/m²

If suitable for writing/printing without further processing, moves to 4802 for other uncoated papers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab certify density >1.0 g/cm³ and grammage; discrepancies lead to 4805.92 reclass if under 225 g/m²

Declare sulfate pulp content >80% if applicable to distinguish from semichemical under 4805.11

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