4810.92.14.25/Multi-Ply Kaolin-Coated Cover Paper Roll/Japan

Multi-Ply Kaolin-Coated Cover Paper Roll from Japan

This multi-ply paperboard, coated on both sides with kaolin and weighing over 150 g/m², is supplied in rolls wider than 15 cm for use in book covers and packaging. It falls under HTS 4810.92.14.25 as multi-ply paperboard coated with inorganic substances like kaolin, in rolls, not meeting kraftliner specifications. The kaolin coating enhances printability and surface smoothness without other coatings.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify kaolin (China clay) coating documentation and ensure no additional organic binders or coatings to confirm classification

• Measure roll width exceeding 15 cm and basis weight; provide lab test reports for ply count and coating composition

• Avoid misclassification as single-ply by submitting cross-sectional analysis; common pitfall is undervaluing multi-ply structures