Metalized Foil-Laminated Packaging Paper from China
Large sheets of paper partly covered with thin metal solutions (aluminized coating) for high-end food packaging and labels. Meets HTS 4811.90.20.00 as paperboard with metal covering, in sizes over 36cm x 15cm, not qualifying for headings 4803, 4809, or 4810.
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
• Test metal layer thickness; if > certain threshold, may be deemed metal foil with paper backing
• Obtain supplier certifications for 'metal solutions' vs. plastic metallization to avoid Chapter 39
• Document basis weight and bursting strength if resembling kraftliner specs in 4804