Coated Paperboard Roll Stock for Takeout Cups from Japan
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 — 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
• 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