LDPE Coated Bleached Board for Takeout Containers from Japan
Low-density polyethylene coated bleached paperboard over 150 g/m², supplied in sheets >36 cm x 15 cm for folding into food takeout boxes. Provides grease/water barrier. Fits 4811.51.40.00 for large-format bleached plastic-coated paperboard.
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
• Obtain plastic resin type certification (LDPE/HDPE) to distinguish from wax coatings
• FDA prior notice required for food contact; pair with HTS docs
• Ensure no subsidiary printing; dominant print → Chapter 49