Clay-Coated Kraft Linerboard Sheets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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)