Kaolin-Coated Corrugated Fluting Paper from Japan
Fluting paper for corrugation, coated on one side with inorganic substances, >130 g/m² in wide rolls, not qualifying as semichemical due to kraft fiber dominance. Fits 4810.39.14.00 as other coated kraft paper in rolls for industrial packaging use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm no fluting grooves present, as embossed would go to 4808; test for ≥80% sulfate fibers
• Include spec sheets showing kaolin as sole coating without binders affecting classification