Mechanical Pulp Linerboard 225 gsm Sheets

Uncoated linerboard sheets at exactly 225 g/m² basis weight, derived from mechanical wood pulp with minimal sulfate content. Suitable for manufacturing heavy-duty packaging facings. Meets HTS 4805.93.40.30 for linerboard ≥225 g/m² and <80% chemical sulfate pulp.

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.

4802.54.10Same rate: 35%

If weighing <225 g/m²

Lighter paper and paperboard (>150g but <225g/m²) falls in heading 4802.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight coated on both sides

Coated paper with mechanical pulp base and specific coating weight goes to 4810.22.

4805.92Lower: 10% vs 35%

If bleached but still <80% sulfate pulp

Bleached vs unbleached distinction separates 4805.92 from 4805.93.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Precise grammage testing critical at 225 g/m² threshold; use calibrated lab scales

Document as 'linerboard' with end-use affidavits if questioned vs. generic paperboard

Ensure no embossing/perforation – violates 'not further worked' note 3

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Recycled Content Linerboard 300 gsm

Uncoated linerboard in rolls weighing 300 g/m², produced with less than 80% chemical sulfate wood pulp, primarily using recycled fiber content. Used as the outer layer in corrugated boxes for packaging consumer goods. Falls under HTS 4805.93.40.30 due to its weight over 225 g/m² and non-sulfate dominant pulp composition.

Semi-Chemical Linerboard 250 gsm Rolls

Linerboard made from semi-chemical pulp processes (less than 80% sulfate), weighing 250 g/m² in large rolls for corrugator machines. Provides strength for box liners in shipping containers. Classified in 4805.93.40.30 as other uncoated linerboard over 225 g/m² with non-dominant sulfate pulp.

High-Strength Recycled Linerboard 350 gsm

Heavyweight linerboard (350 g/m²) incorporating over 50% recycled content and balance mechanical pulp, totaling <80% sulfate fibers. Designed for export pallet wrap boxes. HTS 4805.93.40.30 applies to this uncoated, heavy linerboard configuration.

Unbleached Containerboard Liner 280 gsm

Unbleached linerboard for containerboard production, 280 g/m² with mechanical/semi-chemical pulp blend (<80% sulfate). Provides durable outer ply for double-wall corrugated. Fits 4805.93.40.30 as heavy, uncoated other linerboard.

Economy Grade Linerboard 230 gsm Rolls

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.