Multi-Ply Kaolin-Coated Cardstock Sheets from Mexico
Multi-ply paperboard sheets coated on one or both sides with kaolin, weighing over 150 g/m², supplied in rectangular sheets for printing and packaging applications. Classified under HTS 4810.92.65.35 due to multi-ply construction, kaolin coating without other coatings, and sheet format. Meets criteria for other paperboard not fitting specific subheadings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify kaolin (China clay) coating coverage and weight; test for inorganic substances only, no binders exceeding limits
• Provide grammage certificates (>150 g/m² typical) and sheet dimensions to confirm 'in sheets' classification
• Avoid misclassification as printed if motifs are subsidiary; chapter notes exclude primary pictorial representations