Density Pressboard Grade A from Japan
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.
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
• 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