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Solid Bleached Sulphate (SBS) Folding Boxboard Roll from Japan

SBS paperboard in rolls >15 cm wide, 225 g/m², double kaolin-coated, >95% chemical sulfate pulp, bleached uniformly for luxury folding cartons. Used by converters for pharmaceutical and consumer goods boxes. HTS 4810.32.1020 precisely matches this folding carton stock profile.

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

• Obtain certificate of analysis confirming >95% chemical fibers and kaolin-only coating

• Beware of valuation issues if imported on cones—declare as rolls

• Comply with FSC certification if marketed as sustainable