Kaolin-Coated SBS Paperboard for Retail Gift Boxes

Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard with kaolin coating, supplied in large sheets for folding luxury gift cartons like jewelry or cosmetics boxes. HTS 4810.99.10.50 applies to this coated board in qualifying dimensions, valued for its smooth printing surface and premium white appearance. Ideal for high-end retail packaging requiring vibrant colors.

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.

4810.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in rolls ≤15 cm width or smaller sheets

Subheading excludes narrow rolls or small sheets (<36x15 cm), classifying under other size-specific 4810 provisions.

4805.24.70Same rate: 35%

If mainly recycled pulp with Mullen ≥2 kPa·m²/g

Testliner from waste paper under 4805.24 applies to corrugated medium, not folding carton SBS board.

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If coating contains significant plastic binders

Coatings with plastic polymers exceed 'inorganic substances with or without binder' limit, moving to plastics chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure FSC or SFI chain-of-custody certification if marketing as sustainable, as customs may request origin verification

Test for coating uniformity to confirm 'coated on one or both sides with kaolin' per heading requirements

Separate printed samples from unprinted production sheets in documentation to maintain 4810 classification

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