PE Coated Cupstock Paperboard

Polyethylene extrusion-coated paperboard weighing 320 g/m² in large sheets for disposable coffee cup manufacturing. HTS 4811.90.80 applies to this coated paperboard over 30 g/m² in rectangular sheets exceeding 36 cm x 15 cm. The PE coating enables liquid barrier properties essential for foodservice packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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4811.51.20Same rate: 35%

If coated primarily for printing, not barrier function

Paper coated mainly for graphic arts falls in 4811.51, separate from functional coatings.

4823.69.00Same rate: 35%

If pre-formed into cup shape before import

Other paper articles of heading 4823 cover fabricated shapes beyond flat stock.

3919.10.20Higher: 40.8% vs 35%

If PE layer > paper substrate thickness

Predominantly plastic construction shifts to self-adhesive plastic sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA compliance certification for food contact; PE coating requires migration testing

Document extrusion coating process to distinguish from laminated 4811.51 products

Measure sheet dimensions unfolded; smaller sizes may qualify for 4811.90.40

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