Coated Kraft Linerboard for Cereal Boxes from Japan
Kaolin-coated bleached kraft paperboard in rolls wider than 15 cm, with >95% chemical pulp fibers, under 150 g/m², optimized for folding cartons used in cereal packaging. The coating provides a smooth surface for high-quality printing of branding and nutrition info. It meets strict size specs for large-scale box production.
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
• Obtain mill certificates proving >95% chemical wood fiber content and kaolin coating without binders exceeding limits
• Document intended use as folding stock, not graphic paper, to prevent reclassification during customs exam
• Check for surface decoration; if motifs are primary, it may shift to Chapter 49 per chapter notes