Wet Laid Absorbent Core Board from China
Wet machine board designed for absorbent cores in hygiene products, weighing more than 225 g/m² uncoated. HTS 4805.93.40.15 covers this as other heavy paperboard produced by wet process in rolls or sheets. High absorbency from specialized pulp blends for disposable applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide absorbency test data distinguishing from tissue papers in lighter headings
• Classify as material, not finished absorbent article under 4818
• Check FDA contact requirements for hygiene product materials