Thermoformable Kraft Stock for Catering Plates from Japan
Kaolin-coated bleached kraft paperboard >175 g/m² with >95% chemical wood pulp, in jumbo rolls >15cm width. Engineered for high-temperature forming into catering plates and saucers. Meets all 4810.32.1040 criteria for plate base stock.
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
• Test for proper kaolin coating weight (<15g/m²/side typical); declare exact dimensions accurately
• Common issue: over-declaring moisture content affects basis weight calculation