Moisture Barrier Plastic Coated Bleach Board from Japan
Bleached paperboard 320 g/m² coated with EVOH/PE barrier plastic, 0.45 mm thick in wide rolls for frozen food boxes. Classifies HTS 4811.51.20: plastic barrier coating, bleached, heavy weight, roll format >15 cm, sufficient thickness. EVOH blocks oxygen/moisture.
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
• Barrier performance test data supports plastic coating claim
• Frozen food contact needs specific migration testing
• Roll width measurement critical for subheading