Bleached Kraft Coated Paperboard for Disposable Trays from China
This is bleached kraft paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin, weighing over 150 g/m², with over 95% chemical wood fibers, supplied in large rolls or sheets exceeding specified dimensions. It serves as base stock specifically designed for manufacturing molded trays used in food service and packaging. Classified under 4810.32.1040 due to its precise match to the subheading for tray base stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify coating is solely kaolin or inorganic substances without binders exceeding limits; provide mill test certificates confirming >95% chemical pulp and >150 g/m² weight
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as graphic paper shifts to different duty