Polyethylene-Coated Folding Carton Liner Board from China
Paperboard extrusion-coated with polyethylene plastic on one side, supplied in large rectangular sheets over 36 cm x 15 cm, used as folding carton stock for liquid packaging like milk cartons. Classified under HTS 4811.59.40.20 due to plastic impregnation/coating, sheet dimensions in unfolded state, and designation as folding carton stock. The PE layer provides moisture barrier properties essential for food-safe boxes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include FDA compliance docs for food contact; test PE coating weight to confirm 'coated with plastics' status
• Measure sheets unfolded to prove >36 cm x 15 cm; bulk shipments often scrutinized for dimension compliance