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Economy Grade Linerboard 230 gsm Rolls from Japan

Cost-effective linerboard rolls at 230 g/m² using groundwood mechanical pulp with <20% sulfate addition. Common for domestic packaging liners. Classified under HTS 4805.93.40.30 for ≥225 g/m² linerboard with low sulfate content.

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

• Economy grades often have variable quality; sample testing recommended

• Mark entries clearly as 'linerboard' vs 'kraft paper' to avoid 4804 shifts

• Monitor moisture content – affects basis weight declarations