Kaolin-Coated Kraft Board for Food Service Plates from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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