Surface-Printed Metallized Paperboard from Germany
Paperboard with vacuum metallized aluminum layer and surface-printed decorative patterns, over 30 g/m², in sheets >36 cm x 15 cm for packaging. HTS 4811.90.80.50 covers this as 'other' surface-decorated paper not classifiable in 4810 (kraft paper) or 4809/4803. Print motifs are subsidiary to packaging function.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove print is 'subsidiary' (not primary use) via marketing materials to stay out of Chapter 49
• Measure total weight including metallization; >150 g/m² may shift to 4811.51
• Specify 'paperboard' vs 'paper' if >225 g/m² for potential 4811.60 classification