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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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