Extrusion-Coated Board for Takeout Containers from Japan
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.
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
• 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