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.

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.

4810.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If non-kraft paper base

Same clay coating specs but base pulp not kraft chemical process.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If filter paper use

Kaolin coated kraft if specifically manufactured as filter paper uses articles heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish white top liner from writing paper by primary packaging end-use

Confirm brown kraft reverse confirms non-graphic primary purpose

Document grammage and dimensions for large sheet classification

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