Coated Kraft Linerboard for Cereal Boxes from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

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

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