Straw-Reinforced Duplex Board from Japan
Duplex board with one side straw paper internally reinforced and covered by bleached paper layer with adhesive, for folding cartons. HTS 4807.00.91.00 covers this composite straw paperboard in sheets. Used in food and consumer goods packaging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify if internally reinforced; minor reinforcement stays here, but dominant changes heading
• Avoid declaring as 'coated' if only adhesive bonding; coating implies surface treatment
• Prepare for audits on fiber sourcing, especially for 'straw' claims under trade agreements