PE-Laminated Bleached Board for Food Trays from Mexico
Bleached paperboard weighing 300 g/m², laminated with polyethylene for grease resistance, 0.35 mm thick, in sheets exceeding 36 cm x 15 cm for thermoforming food trays. Classified under HTS 4811.51.20 for its plastic impregnation/cover, bleached uniformity, high weight, specified size, and minimum thickness. Excludes adhesive-only coatings per heading terms.
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
• Obtain FDA-compliant certificates for food contact if destined for trays; test plastic layer for migration limits
• Document basis weight >150 g/m² and exact thickness to prevent downgrading to lighter or thinner subheadings
• Avoid bulk packaging under 15 cm width to stay in this subheading; common pitfall is edge trimming during import