Plastic-Coated Solid Bleached Sulphate Board

Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard, 300 g/m², plastic-coated for moisture resistance, 0.45 mm thick rolls >15 cm wide. Base stock for high-end rigid packaging boxes. HTS 4811.51.20.40 due to bleaching, plastic impregnation, thickness, and packaging designation.

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.

4804.19.00.00Same rate: 35%

If kraftliner >115 g/m² without plastic

Machine-finished kraftliner with Mullen strength table specs in 4804.11/19, plastic excludes.

4811.51.40.00Same rate: 35%

If bleached plastic-coated but not packaging base stock

General 'other' bleached plastic-coated >150 g/m² outside specific packaging use.

4411.92.40.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If fiberboard density >0.8 g/cm³

Medium/high density fiberboard (not paperboard) for panels shifts to Chapter 44 wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Sulfate process verification via fiber analysis prevents kraftliner confusion under 4804

Specify roll/sheet dimensions on entry to qualify under size provisions

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