Creped Sack Kraft Paper from China
Machine-finished kraft paper creped for enhanced stretch and strength, with at least 80% sulfate wood fibers, used for manufacturing multi-wall paper bags. It falls under HTS 4808.40.00.00 as kraft paper that is creped, in rolls exceeding sack kraft weight specs but matching creped characteristics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify at least 80% sulfate pulp content via lab testing to confirm kraft classification and avoid reclassification to 4804
• Provide mill certificates showing creping process and Mullen burst strength to demonstrate compliance with heading 4808