Food-Grade PE-Laminated Folding Boxboard Stock from Japan
Laminated bleached paperboard stock with food-safe polyethylene, exceeding 150 g/m² and 0.3 mm thickness, in rolls >15 cm wide for frozen food folding cartons. Meets HTS 4811.51.20.20 criteria for plastic-covered, thick bleached board in specified formats for carton forming. Lamination ensures sealability and hygiene.
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
• Obtain food contact notifications (e.g
• FDA GRAS for PE) and include in entry docs
• Confirm roll/sheet sizes qualify; narrow strips <15 cm go to other 4811.51 subs
• Watch for over-declaration of thickness leading to higher duties in 4811.51.20 vs 4811.51.40