Wet Laid Absorbent Core Board from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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