Bleached Kraft Coated Label Paper from Japan
This is bleached kraft paper coated on one side with kaolin, weighing 120 g/m², with over 95% chemical wood fibers, supplied in rolls for pressure-sensitive label production. It falls under HTS 4810.31.65.00 as kraft paperboard coated with inorganic substances, bleached uniformly, under 150 g/m², not for graphic purposes. The coating enhances printability and adhesion for labeling applications.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 95% chemical process wood fibers via lab testing for classification; ensure weight documentation under 150 g/m²; avoid misclassification as graphic paper by confirming industrial end-use