Kraftliner Board Coated with Kaolin from Germany
Machine-finished kraftliner paperboard with a kaolin coating on one side, consisting of at least 80% sulfate wood fibers, weighing over 200 g/m² with Mullen bursting strength exceeding 637 kPa. Classified under HTS 4810.39.65.00 as kraft paperboard coated with inorganic substances like kaolin, not for graphic purposes. Used primarily for corrugated box manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber composition meets 80% sulfate wood fiber requirement via lab testing to confirm kraft classification
• Provide Mullen burst test certificates matching subheading 4804.11 specs for customs valuation
• Avoid misclassification as graphic paper by ensuring no writing/printing intent; declare packaging end-use