Reinforced Composite Chipboard from Japan
Chipboard formed by adhesively bonding flat layers of paper with internal reinforcement fibers, in sheets. Under HTS 4807.00.94.00 as other non-coated composite paperboard. Used for furniture backing and lightweight displays.
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
• Test for internal reinforcement (e.g
• scrim) but confirm no surface treatment per subheading
• Use ISO 534 thickness and burst tests to differentiate from single-ply boards