Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Coated Board from Japan
Bleached paperboard at 180 g/m² extrusion-coated with BOPP film, total thickness 0.38 mm, in large rectangular sheets for premium folding cartons. HTS 4811.51.20 covers this plastic-covered, bleached product >150 g/m² in qualifying sizes and thickness. BOPP enhances printability and barrier properties.
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
• Specify extrusion coating process in docs to distinguish from laminated; test for plastic weight contribution
• Ensure bleaching uniformity via whiteness index tests, as partial bleaching risks 4811.49