Coated Paperboard Roll Stock for Takeout Cups from China
Rolls of bleached, plastic-impregnated paperboard exceeding 150 g/m² and 0.3 mm thickness, formulated as base for hot/cold drink cups. Provides grease and liquid barrier for foodservice applications. HTS 4811.51.20.30 due to plastic coating, roll width >15 cm, and explicit 'base stock for cups' use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Retain supplier specs on burst strength and barrier properties to support tray/cup base classification
• Label entries clearly as 'base stock,' not 'cup liner,' to prevent reclassification as parts
• Comply with FDA food contact regs; provide migration test results for plastic coatings