Coated Bleached Sheets for Cafeteria Dishes from Japan
Bleached kraft sheets coated with inorganic substances, 125 g/m², >95% chemical wood pulp, large rectangular format. Serves as base stock for institutional cafeteria dishes and bowls. Exact match for 4810.31.10.40 plate/dish base stock.
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
• Include bleaching uniformity certificates to distinguish from partially bleached grades
• Validate sheet sizes exceed 36 cm x 15 cm per invoice descriptions
• Partner with customs brokers familiar with paperboard weight tolerances