Coated Multi-Ply Folding Box Board from Japan
Multi-ply paperboard with kaolin coating, weight >150 g/m², in rectangular sheets for folding cartons. Fits HTS 4810.92.12 precisely due to kaolin/inorganic coating, multi-ply format, and size specs in large sheets or wide rolls. Used in consumer goods packaging like cereal boxes.
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
• Obtain supplier certification for exact weight and ply count to match subheading criteria
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as parts of sets, which could trigger set classification rules
• Test for burst strength if bordering kraftliner specs to preempt reclassification challenges