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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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