Kaolin-Coated Multi-Ply Paperboard for Cereal Boxes from Japan
Multi-ply paperboard coated with kaolin for high-quality printing on food packaging like cereal boxes, weighing over 200 g/m² in rectangular sheets. Classified in HTS 4810.92.65 due to its multi-ply construction and inorganic coating without binders dominating. Ideal for vibrant graphics and moisture resistance in retail packaging.
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
• Ensure FDA compliance for food-contact materials with certificates of analysis for kaolin purity
• Document sheet dimensions and ply details to distinguish from single-ply under 4809
• Watch for misdeclaration as printed matter, which could shift to Chapter 49 if motifs are primary