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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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