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4805.24.70.00 - Weighing over 15 g/m² but not over 30 g/m² 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty11¢/kg + 15%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification covers testliner, a type of paperboard made from recycled fibers, specifically designed for use as liner in corrugated cardboard packaging. The defining characteristic of this category is its grammage, or basis weight, which falls within a precise range: exceeding 15 grams per square meter (g/m²) but not exceeding 30 grams per square meter (g/m²). This specific weight range ensures the material possesses the necessary structural integrity for its intended application without being excessively heavy.

To accurately classify goods within this HTS code, it is crucial to distinguish it from its sibling categories. Code 4805.24.50.00 encompasses testliner weighing *not over* 15 g/m², indicating a lighter-weight product. Conversely, code 4805.24.90.00 applies to testliner weighing *over* 30 g/m², which would be a heavier and potentially more robust material. Therefore, the 15-30 g/m² range is the exclusive domain of HTS code 4805.24.70.00.

As this HTS classification represents a leaf node within the tariff schedule, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is solely determined by the specified grammage of the testliner. The material must be uncoated and presented in rolls or sheets, having undergone no further processing beyond the basic manufacturing of the paperboard itself, aligning with the broader provisions of Note 3 to Chapter 48.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HTS code 4805.24.70.00?
HTS code 4805.24.70.00 covers Weighing over 15 g/m² but not over 30 g/m² under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.
What products are classified under 4805.24.70.00?
This classification covers Weighing over 15 g/m² but not over 30 g/m². It is a subcategory of Weighing 150 g/m² or less: (4805.24).
What is the import duty rate for 4805.24.70.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4805.24.70.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 11¢/kg + 15%.
What unit of quantity is used for 4805.24.70.00?
Imports under HTS 4805.24.70.00 are measured in kg.

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