Recycled Content Folding Boxboard with Plastic Coating

Paperboard made largely from recycled pulp, coated with thin plastic layer for water resistance, in large sheets for folding into pharmaceutical blister pack cartons. Fits HTS 4811.59.40.20 as other plastic-coated paperboard stock in oversized sheets/rolls for cartons. Recycled fibers reduce cost while coating ensures hygiene.

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.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly recovered pulp with Mullen burst >=2 kPa·m²/g

Recovered pulp paperboard for corrugating/recycling falls under 4805.24 per subheading note.

4811.59Same rate: 35%

If not specifically folding carton stock but general core stock >175 g/m²

Core/winding stock over certain weights in separate 4811.59.61 subheading.

3917.39.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If plastic coating dominates, imported as plastic film on paper backing

Predominantly plastic articles classify in Chapter 39, not paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fiber content breakdown showing recycled percentage; eco-labels need third-party verification

Pharma imports require GMP certs alongside tariff docs; test for plastic migration limits

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