White Clay Coated Folding Boxboard from China
This is a high-quality paperboard coated with clay on both sides, in rolls wider than 15 cm, specifically designed as folding carton stock for manufacturing rigid boxes used in food packaging. It falls under HTS 4811.59.40.20 because it is paperboard coated with plastics (clay coating), in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, and meets the criteria for folding carton stock not covered by other headings. The smooth surface ensures excellent printability for branding on cereal or snack 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
• Verify coating type and weight meets 'coated with plastics' definition; provide lab test reports for customs if challenged
• Ensure roll width exceeds 15 cm and declare as folding carton stock with end-use certificates to avoid reclassification