Bitumen-Laminated Kraft Paperboard from China
This is composite paperboard made by laminating flat layers of kraft paper with bitumen internally for waterproofing and strength. It falls under HTS 4807.00.10.00 as it is not surface-coated or impregnated but has internal lamination with bitumen, suitable for industrial packaging.
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
• Verify internal lamination with bitumen via lab testing to confirm classification under 4807.00.10.00 and avoid misclassification as surface-coated paper
• Provide mill test certificates showing composition and bitumen content for customs clearance
• Watch for common pitfalls like exceeding weight limits that might shift to other subheadings in chapter 48