PE-Coated Bleached Board for Disposable Plates from Japan
Bleached paperboard >150 g/m² with polyethylene coating for moisture resistance, in rectangular sheets over 36 cm x 15 cm. Designed for die-cutting into disposable plates and trays. Classified in 4811.51.40.00 for bleached, plastic-impregnated/coated heavy paperboard in large formats.
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
• Conduct burst/grammage tests to prove >150 g/m² and plastic coating specs per HTS notes
• Include end-use statements if for food contact to ensure FDA compliance alongside tariff classification