Biaxially-Oriented PP Coated Paperboard Sheets from Japan
Thick bleached paperboard (>150 g/m², 0.3+ mm) coated with BOPP film for high-gloss packaging like cosmetics boxes. The plastic coating enhances printability and barrier properties. Meets HTS 4811.51.20.50 criteria for bleached, plastic-covered boards in rectangular sheets over 36x15 cm.
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
• Test coating weight and type; BOPP must be confirmed as plastic covering, not printed ink
• Bleaching certification required; unbleached equivalent goes to 4811.49.20.50
• Rolls/sheets must exceed dimension thresholds or reclassify to 4811.51.40