Plastic-Coated Bleached Cardboard for Packaging Boxes from Mexico
Bleached paperboard weighing over 150 g/m² and at least 0.3 mm thick, coated with polyethylene plastic on one side for moisture resistance. Used primarily for manufacturing rigid packaging boxes like cereal or gift boxes. Classified under HTS 4811.51.20.50 due to its bleached base, plastic coating (non-adhesive), thickness, and sheet/roll format exceeding specified dimensions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify coating is plastic (e.g
• PE, PP) excluding adhesives via lab tests; misclassification as laminated shifts to 4811.40
• Provide mill test certificates confirming bleached pulp, weight >150 g/m², and thickness ≥0.3 mm to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dimensions meet criteria (width >15 cm or sheets >36x15 cm); smaller sizes fall under 4811.51.40