Bleached Plastic-Coated Folding Carton Stock for Beverage Boxes from Mexico
This is bleached paperboard stock coated with polyethylene on one side, weighing over 150 g/m² and at least 0.3 mm thick, supplied in large rolls exceeding 15 cm width for manufacturing folding cartons. It falls under HTS 4811.51.20.20 as folding carton stock due to its specific thickness, weight, bleached nature, and plastic coating designed for liquid packaging like juice or milk cartons. The material's structure supports creasing and folding without cracking.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify plastic coating type and weight via lab testing to confirm classification under 4811; exceeding plastic content may shift to 3923
• Provide mill test certificates showing basis weight >150 g/m², thickness ≥0.3 mm, and bleached fiber content for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as thinner stock (4811.51.40); measure unfolded dimensions to ensure >36 cm x 15 cm sheets