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%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
• 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