Kaolin-Coated Cardstock for Printing from Japan
Heavy cardstock paperboard, double-coated with kaolin on both sides for high-end brochure and menu printing, in rectangular sheets. It is categorized in HTS 4810.99.65.00 as other inorganic-coated paperboard, excluded from lightweight, kraftliner, or fluting subheadings. The kaolin layer ensures gloss and durability for commercial prints.
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
• Test and document basis weight (>150 g/m² typical for cardstock) and confirm no organic binder dominance
• Avoid printing motifs as primary feature pre-import, per Chapter note, or risk Chapter 49 shift