Laminated Duplex Paperboard from Japan
Composite paperboard made by gluing two flat layers of paper together with adhesive, typically one liner and one backing layer, in sheets. It falls under HTS 4807.00.94.00 as composite paperboard not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced. Used for packaging cartons and boxes.
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 composite structure via lab testing to confirm adhesive bonding of layers, distinguishing from single-ply paperboard
• Provide mill test certificates showing no surface coating or impregnation to avoid reclassification