Straw Composite Packaging Board from Germany
This composite paperboard is made by laminating layers of straw paper with other paper types using adhesive, forming a durable sheet suitable for packaging. It falls under HTS 4807.00.91.00 as straw paper and paperboard, whether or not covered with paper other than straw paper, not surface-coated or impregnated. Primarily used for eco-friendly boxes and containers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify composition to ensure at least one layer is straw paper via lab testing for fiber content to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates confirming no surface coating or impregnation to meet 'not surface-coated' requirements
• Check for internal reinforcement; if present, ensure it's not dominant to stay in this subheading