Bleached Kraft Coated Paperboard Roll 200 gsm from Japan
This is a roll of bleached kraft paperboard, uniformly bleached throughout the mass with over 95% chemical wood fibers, weighing 200 g/m², coated on both sides with kaolin for improved printability and surface strength. It is classified under HTS 4810.32.10.60 as 'other' bleached kraft paperboard over 150 g/m² in rolls wider than 15 cm, not for graphic purposes. The kaolin coating enhances moisture resistance without other coatings.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 95% chemical wood fibers via lab testing to confirm bleached kraft classification and avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation specifies weight >150 g/m², roll width >15 cm, and kaolin-only coating to meet HTS 4810.32 criteria