Surface-Printed Folding Carton Stock for Cosmetics from Japan
Unbleached paperboard with light plastic surface decoration and subsidiary printing, in wide rolls, serving as stock for folding cartons in cosmetic packaging like lipstick boxes. It qualifies for HTS 4811.59.40.20 as coated/impregnated paperboard in qualifying sizes, where printing is not the primary feature per chapter notes. The coating enhances durability and print adhesion for premium branding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove printing is subsidiary (not motifs/characters dominating use) via samples to avoid Chapter 49 reclass
• Declare exact coating (e.g
• varnish/plastic film) and grammage; cosmetics stock often needs REACH-like certs
• Avoid pitfall of over-declaring print extent—customs may inspect for 'printed paper' under 4811.60