Heavyweight Uncoated Kraftliner Paperboard

This is uncoated paperboard in rolls, weighing 250 g/m², with over 80% sulfate wood fibers, meeting minimum Mullen bursting strength for kraftliner exceeding 637 kPa at 200 g/m² equivalent. It falls under HTS 4805.93.40 as other uncoated paperboard weighing 225 g/m² or more, not further worked beyond chapter note 3 specs. Primarily used for high-strength packaging and box linings.

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.

4804.11.00Same rate: 35%

If machine-finished or machine-glazed

Kraftliner with specific finish falls under 4804.11 instead of 'other' uncoated in 4805.

4805.91.10Same rate: 35%

If weighing less than 225 g/m²

Weight threshold determines subheading; lighter kraft paper shifts to 4805.91.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If filter paper of a kind used for filtration

Specific end-use as filter paper moves it out of general paperboard to heading 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber composition exceeds 80% sulfate process wood fibers via lab testing to confirm kraftliner status and avoid reclassification

Provide mill test certificates showing weight ≥225 g/m² and Mullen burst strength to prevent delays at customs

Ensure product is in rolls or sheets, uncoated, and not printed or further processed per chapter note 3

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