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HS 4804.11High

Unbleached kraft liner, in rolls, uncoated

Chapter 48 — Paper and paperboard|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$980M
CUSMA eligible
Yes (RVC 50%)
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-04
Tariff type
Broad tariff
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
RVC threshold
50%
SECTOR IMPACT

Containerboard producers face reduced orders as US corrugators seek domestic or tariff-free supply alternatives.

NOTES

Kraft linerboard is the facing material for corrugated boxes. Canadian mills supply US box plants in a tightly integrated containerboard supply chain.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    Pricing pass-through

  2. 2

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  3. 3

    US production facility

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 4804.11 tariff changes

Pulp & Paper ManufacturingModerate
Manufacturing·44/100 impact
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