Extrusion-Coated Board for Takeout Containers

Bleached board 200 g/m² with PE extrusion coating, 0.3 mm thick in sheets. Base stock for folding takeout food containers. Classifies to 4811.51.20.40 as qualifying bleached plastic-covered packaging material.

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.

4805.30.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sulfite wrapping paper specs

Sulfite process paper with burst index and low ash in 4805.30, but coated/bleached differs.

3901.10.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If predominantly polyethylene webs

Pure plastic film/webs of polymers exclude paper composites.

4818.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If made into toilet paper jumbo rolls

Paperboard converted to household sanitary articles shifts to 4818.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure coating is non-adhesive plastic per heading exclusion

Batch test thickness uniformity to avoid subheading disputes

Declare as 'base stock' not 'articles' to stay out of 4819/4823

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