Multi-Ply Kaolin-Coated Cardstock Sheets from China
Heavyweight multi-ply paperboard sheets coated on both sides with kaolin, weighing over 150 g/m², in rectangular sheets exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm. Classified under HTS 4810.92.12.35 due to kaolin coating, multi-ply construction, and sheet format for printing and packaging uses. Meets criteria for no other coatings beyond inorganic substances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify kaolin coating documentation and grammage certification exceeding 150 g/m² to avoid reclassification to lighter weights
• Provide mill test reports confirming multi-ply structure and absence of organic binders beyond permitted levels
• Check sheet dimensions; undersized sheets may shift to other subheadings, causing delays