Kaolin-Coated Kraft Board for Food Service Plates from Japan
High-strength bleached kraft paperboard, uniformly bleached with >95% chemical wood fibers, kaolin-coated for moldability, over 150 g/m² in large sheets or rolls. Intended as base material for thermoformed plates in catering. Fits 4810.32.1040 as specialized base stock for dishes and plates.
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
• Document exact basis weight and fiber analysis to avoid reclassification; ensure no graphic printing that would move to Chapter 49
• Pitfall: small sheets may classify under different size-based subheadings