Clay-Coated Kraft Linerboard Sheets

Rectangular sheets of kraft linerboard (150 g/m²) coated both sides with china clay, one side >36 cm and other >15 cm unfolded. Base has ≥80% sulfate fibers and Mullen strength meeting 115+ g/m² kraftliner specs. The inorganic coating qualifies it for this subheading over uncoated linerboard.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4804.19.00.00Same rate: 35%

If other kraft paperboard uncoated

Kraft paperboard not meeting exact kraftliner strength table but ≥80% sulfate fibers.

4810.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If non-kraft base paper

Same kaolin coating specs but base not kraft (different than sulfate process).

4808.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If corrugated medium base

Kaolin-coated corrugated paper/paperboard uses different base material heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure sheet dimensions unfolded to confirm >36cm x >15cm for this subheading

Obtain fiber analysis certificate proving ≥80% chemical sulfate wood fibers

Beware reclassification if printing dominates use (moves to Chapter 49)

Related Products under HTS 4810.39.12.00

Kraftliner Coated Paperboard Roll

Machine-finished kraftliner paperboard coated on both sides with kaolin, weighing 200 g/m² with a Mullen bursting strength of 637 kPa, supplied in rolls over 15 cm wide. It meets subheading 4804.11 kraftliner specs but is classified here due to the kaolin coating applied without other treatments. Used primarily for corrugated box manufacturing.

Coated Sack Kraft Paper Roll

Kaolin-coated sack kraft paper in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, weighing 100 g/m² with Mullen burst index >3.7 kPa·m²/g and required stretch factors. The base meets 4804.21 sack kraft specifications but kaolin coating on one side places it in this HTS. Used for multi-wall bag production.

Surface-Printed Coated Kraft Paper Roll

Kraft paper roll >15 cm wide, kaolin coated with minimal brand printing that remains subsidiary to packaging use. Weighs 90 g/m², meets sack kraft tensile/tear specs. Allowed surface decoration doesn't trigger Chapter 49 classification.

Impregnated Kaolin Kraft Paperboard

Kraft paperboard sheets coated with kaolin and lightly impregnated with starch binder, 250 g/m² with kraftliner Mullen strength. Impregnation permitted under 'whether or not impregnated, but not otherwise treated' wording. Used for high-performance box liner applications.

White Top Coated Kraft Linerboard

Kraft linerboard with white kaolin top coating on print side, brown kraft reverse, 175 g/m² sheets >36x15 cm. Meets kraftliner strength, white top for improved printing on boxes. Single-side coating qualifies under both-sides possible subheading.

Wet Strength Coated Kraft Paper Roll

Kaolin coated kraft paper roll with wet strength resin impregnation, 80 g/m² meeting sack kraft specs. Wet strength additive permitted under impregnation allowance. Used for moisture-resistant consumer bags.