Bleached Chemical Pulp Board for Party Plates from Japan
Premium bleached kraft paperboard with inorganic mineral coating, 130 g/m², consisting >95% chemical process fibers, in large format sheets. Designed as raw base stock for high-volume production of decorative party plates. Classified in 4810.31.10.40 for its tray/plate-specific formulation and specs.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis to document >95% chemical wood pulp content required
• Ensure coating is solely inorganic (kaolin) with no organic binders triggering other headings
• Maintain humidity-controlled storage to preserve Mullen strength during import transit