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Moldable Coated Paperboard for Disposable Cups from China

Bleached chemical kraft paperboard, kaolin-coated on both sides for superior print and formability, >150 g/m², in wide rolls over 15cm. Used as substrate for die-cut and pressed beverage cups. Precisely matches 4810.32.1040 base stock criteria for cups and similar.

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

Include coating composition analysis proving kaolin/inorganic only; watch for PE extrusion coating that changes classification

Avoid common error of declaring as 'packaging paper' instead of foodware stock