Clay-Coated Kraft Sheets for Disposable Dishes from Japan
Rectangular sheets of bleached kraft paperboard, kaolin-coated both sides, 145 g/m², >95% chemical wood fibers, sized >36 cm x >15 cm. Used as base stock for punching out disposable dishes for institutional food service. Precisely matches 4810.31.10.40 description for dish 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
• Request manufacturer specs confirming no graphic printing to stay in 4810 vs chapter 49
• Measure sheet dimensions carefully; undersized sheets risk reclassification
• Bundle with end-use letters from buyers specifying tray/dish production