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
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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