Colored Plastic-Coated Carton Stock Rolls from Japan
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.
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
• 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