Plastic-Laminated Bleached Board for Drink Carriers from Japan
Bleached paperboard over 150 g/m² and 0.3 mm thick, covered with plastic film for producing beverage carriers and trays. Provides grease and liquid resistance in food service applications. HTS 4811.51.20.50 applies to this coated, thick, large-format bleached product excluding adhesive-only coverings.
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
• Confirm 'plastic covered' vs adhesive only; adhesives exclude from 4811.5x, moving to 4811.90
• Large-scale importers should pre-apply for binding ruling on coating type to prevent CBP disputes
• Check for surface printing; if motifs are primary, goods shift to Chapter 49 printed matter