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