Bleached PET-Coated Paperboard for Luxury Boxes

Bleached board weighing more than 150 g/m² with PET plastic coating for high-gloss finish and scuff resistance in premium gift box linings. Rolls or sheets for litho-lamination. Classed in 4811.51.60.00 as other bleached plastic-coated paperboard.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight coated paper ≤72 g/m² with mechanical pulp base

Lightweight coated papers for printing (4810.22) differ by weight and pulp type from heavyweight 4811.51.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in rolls for direct box-making machines

Specific 'cartons, boxes' heading 4819 applies to pre-sized rolls/sheets for automatic machinery vs. general coated paper.

3920.10.00.00Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If polymer film dominates structure

Primarily plastic products (e.g., thick PET sheet with thin paper backing) classify in Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document PET coating thickness and type; ensure total weight includes coating for >150 g/m² threshold

Not for retail sale as finished boxes—use 4823.70 if trimmed and assembled

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