Clay-Coated Folding Box Board for Snack Packaging from Japan
Clay-coated (kaolin) paperboard in large rectangular sheets for manufacturing folding cartons that package potato chips, cookies, or crackers. Falls under HTS 4810.99.10.50 as 'folding carton' stock in sheets exceeding specified dimensions, with kaolin providing the necessary surface for high-gloss printing. Basis weight typically 250-350 g/m² for structural integrity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Request supplier specs confirming Mullen burst strength suitable for folding cartons to match 'folding carton' descriptor
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for shipping to prevent wood packaging violations during import
• Conduct pre-shipment size verification to ensure unfolded sheets meet 36 cm x 15 cm minimum, avoiding downgrade to narrower rolls