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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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