Kaolin-Coated Bleached Kraft Board Sheets 180 gsm from Japan
Rectangular sheets of bleached kraft paperboard weighing 180 g/m², coated on one side with kaolin (China clay) for packaging applications like box linings. Meets HTS 4810.32.10.60 as 'other' uniformly bleached chemical kraft (>95% fibers) in sheets exceeding 36 cm x 15 cm, with no binder or other coatings. Ideal for food-safe rigid packaging due to its strength and print surface.
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
• Obtain certificates of analysis proving >95% chemical pulp and uniform bleaching to prevent disputes at customs
• Label shipments clearly as 'packaging paperboard, not for printing' to avoid graphic purpose misclassification