Bleached PE-Laminated Board for Disposable Plates

Heavy bleached paperboard (>150 g/m², ≥0.3 mm thick) laminated with polyethylene film, supplied in large sheets for cutting into plate blanks. Used as base stock for single-use plates and saucers in food service. Fits HTS 4811.51.20.30 for its plastic covering, size, and designation as tray/plate stock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly from recovered waste paper with Mullen burst ≥2 kPa·m²/g

Recycled content-dominant fluting or testliner paperboard uses 4805.24, not bleached plastic-coated.

4811.51Same rate: 35%

If in narrow rolls or small sheets not exceeding size limits

Narrower (<15 cm width) or smaller sheets (<36x15 cm) have separate subheading 4811.51.10.

3901.10.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If primarily polyethylene sheeting with minimal paper

If plastic dominates as the essential character, classifies as polymers in Chapter 39.

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Include technical data sheets showing plastic coating weight and fiber bleaching process

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