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
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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