Matte Coated Book Cover Board 350 gsm from Japan
Heavy matte kaolin coated paperboard 350 g/m² specifically for hardcover book casings. HTS 4810.19.20.90 due to printing suitability, exceeding weight minimum, no mechanical pulp. Provides elegant non-reflective finish for text.
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
• Certify against 4804 kraftliner specs; book board lacks required Mullen burst strength
• Declare sheet/roll form explicitly; cut-to-size cards risk 4820 exclusion
• Test for fluting/corrugation resistance to avoid 4805 medium paper confusion