Double PE-Coated Bleached Paperboard for Cups from China
Bleached paperboard >150 g/m², 0.3 mm thick with double-sided polyethylene coating for disposable hot/cold drink cups. Inner layer for liquid barrier, outer for print adhesion. Classifies under HTS 4811.51.20.50 for thick plastic-coated bleached stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Both-side coating must be documented; single-side may affect classification
• Confirm weight includes coatings for >150 g/m² threshold
• Pre-rolled sheets risk 4819.50 narrow roll classification