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.

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.

4810.39Same rate: 35%

If surface-printed with motifs

Printed decorations primary to use move to other 'printed' subheadings in 4810.

4804.19.00.00Same rate: 35%

If uncoated decorated kraftboard

Base uncoated kraft paperboard without kaolin coating stays in 4804.19.

4821.90.20Same rate: 35%

If cut/printed retail cards

Coated kraft cut to size for retail with subsidiary print uses 4821.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove decorations are subsidiary via end-use statements; avoid Chapter 49 printed paper

Lab-verify inorganic coating only (kaolin), no organic inks dominating surface

Grammage testing prevents shift to lighter paper subheadings

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