Mechanical Pulp Linerboard 225 gsm Sheets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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