Impregnated Kaolin Kraft Paperboard from Japan
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.
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
• Specify impregnation is minimal and doesn't constitute 'other treatment' beyond permitted
• Provide coating formulation showing only inorganic substances ± permitted binders
• Validate base kraft paper strength exceeds minimums before any surface treatment