Kaolin-Coated Bleached Kraft Packaging Board

Bleached kraft paperboard coated on both sides with kaolin, 80%+ sulfate process fibers, 120-200 g/m², surface-colored for packaging. HTS 4810.39.65.00 covers this as other coated kraft not for graphics. Common in folding cartons.

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.

4810.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If clay-coated for printing

Coated kraft specifically for graphic/printing purposes moves to 4810.29 subheading.

4802Lower: 10% vs 35%

If uncoated bleached kraft paperboard

Uncoated versions classify under base bleached paperboard in heading 4802.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If perforated or embossed filter paper form

Perforated coated kraft for filters falls under 4823 paper lace or Jacquard cards.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide bleaching process certification to confirm it's still kraft under sulfate/soda definition

Ensure no pictorial printing; motifs subsidiary to packaging use keep it out of Chapter 49

Test for ash content if sulfite process suspected, as it affects related subheadings

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Machine-Glazed Sack Kraft Coated Roll

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High-Burst Coated Kraftliner for Corrugated

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Surface-Decorated Kaolin Kraft Board

Kraft paperboard coated with kaolin and surface-decorated with solid colors (no motifs), 100% sulfate kraft, 250 g/m². HTS 4810.39.65.00 allows surface-coloring if not primary graphic use. For colored packaging.