Colored Plastic-Coated Carton Stock Rolls

Surface-colored paperboard with plastic overcoating, in rolls >15 cm wide, for colored folding cartons like toy packaging. Under HTS 4811.59.40.20 as surface-colored/decorated, plastic-coated carton stock. Color layer under plastic for vibrant, protected finish.

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.

4811.59.20.00Same rate: 35%

If strips/rolls <=15 cm or small sheets

Narrow/small formats in separate 4811.59.20 subheading.

4810.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If clay-coated for printing, not plastic

Clay/mineral coatings in 4810, excluding plastics.

4823.90.60Same rate: 35%

If perforated Jacquard cards from stock

Chapter note sends Jacquard/perforated cards to 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document color as surface (not mass) and plastic topcoat; spectrophotometer reports help

Toy regs (CPSIA) apply—lead/phthalate tests alongside tariff entry

Avoid calling 'dyed'—focus on surface-color per heading

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