Food-Grade Kaolin Coated Cartons for Bakery Products

Kaolin-coated folding carton board certified food-grade for cake mix, cookie dough, or bread packaging boxes. Large sheets qualify under HTS 4810.99.10.50 for their intended conversion into folding structures with mineral coating aiding fat staining resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4804.21.00Same rate: 35%

If sack kraft specs 60-115 g/m² sulfate pulp

Sack kraft paper meeting tensile/tear specs under 4804.21 for bags, not cartons.

4810.99Same rate: 35%

If sheets smaller than folding carton minimums

Other sizes of coated paperboard fall in residual 4810.99.90.

4805.30.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sulfite wrapping paper specs

Sulfite process paper with burst index for wrapping, not carton board.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Validate EU 1935/2004 or equivalent food contact declaration for coating

Specify Cobb sizing values for grease barrier performance

Mark sheets with production date codes for FIFO inventory compliance

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