Matte Brochure Paperboard 170gsm from Japan
170 g/m² matte-coated paperboard in sheets of 297 x 400 mm, optimized for brochure and catalog printing. Kaolin coating enhances color vibrancy without mechanical fibers. Qualifies for 4810.14.20.90 based on weight threshold, sheet parameters, and printing application.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis if pulp source unclear; chemical-only keeps it in this subheading
• Package to prevent creasing, as damaged sheets may be downclassified
• Reference HTS statistical suffixes for exact 'other' reporting under .20.90