Kaolin-Coated SBS Paperboard for Retail Gift Boxes from Japan
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.
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
• 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