Cloth-Lined Kraft Paper Roll from Japan
This is composite paper made by adhering a layer of woven textile cloth to kraft paper, creating cloth-lined paper in rolls, weighing over 150 g/m². It falls under HTS 4807.00.92.00 as cloth-lined paper, which is not surface-coated or impregnated but internally reinforced by the cloth layer for added strength. Commonly used in packaging for durability.
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
• Verify the cloth lining is adhered flatly without surface impregnation to avoid reclassification under 4811
• Provide lab tests confirming composite structure and no surface coating for customs compliance
• Declare exact weight per m² and reinforcement specs to prevent undervaluation penalties