Heavy Bleached Board for Airline Meal Trays

Extra-thick (≥0.3 mm) bleached paperboard >150 g/m² with plastic coating for high-end disposable trays used in aviation catering. Large sheet format for efficient die-cutting into trays and compartments. Precisely matches HTS 4811.51.20.30 as base stock for trays/dishes.

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.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight coated (<72 g/m²) with mechanical pulp base

Light-weight coated paper per subheading note goes to 4810.22, not heavy tray stock.

4805.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If semichemical fluting with ≥65% unbleached hardwood

Fluting paper for corrugation with specific CMT crush resistance uses 4805.11.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If in bulk rolls for toilet or facial tissue base

Paper for household sanitary use shifts to 4818, away from food tray stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify uniformity of thickness across rolls/sheets; variations may trigger audits

Declare exact end-use in commercial invoice to affirm 'base stock for trays' status

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain bleached paperboard origins

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