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Wet Strength Coated Kraft Paper Roll from Japan

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.

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

• Wet strength resins usually permitted as impregnation; document < specified treatment levels

• Test confirms base sack kraft tensile properties before coating application

• Avoid classifying as 'otherwise treated' if impregnation remains minor