MeadWestvaco Cream Bottle Board from Japan
Specialty bleached paperboard with 6% moisture, double PE coated, 325 g/m² and 0.36 mm for dairy creamer bottle-in-box systems. Provides scuff resistance and pour spout compatibility. HTS classification 4811.51.20.10 confirmed by CBP rulings for beverage base stock.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain 4-6% equilibrium moisture content during shipping; provide scuff test results (Igt ≥100 cycles); avoid generic 'packaging paper' descriptions on entry docs