Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) Coated Sheets from Japan
Premium SBS board sheets multi-ply with kaolin coating on both sides, weighing more than 150 g/m² in rectangular sheets. Classified under HTS 4810.92.12.35 for kaolin-coated multi-ply paperboard in sheets, perfect for high-end folding cartons.
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
• Certify bleached sulfate fiber content; affects FSC certification claims and buyer specs
• Watch for surface decoration; if printed motifs dominate, reclassifies per Chapter notes
• Palletize sheets properly to avoid telescoping, which CBP may deem as damage