48.7 gsm Standard Newsprint Rolls
Newsprint in large rolls at 48.7 g/m², made predominantly from softwood mechanical pulp, machine-finished for offset printing. HTS 4801.00.01.20 applies to this standard grade used extensively in daily newspapers. Diameter typically 50-60 inches for efficient web printing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mainly semichemical fluting
Papers with 65%+ unbleached hardwood from combined pulping for corrugating fall under 4805 fluting subheadings.
If for kraftliner grades
High-strength kraft paper with 80% sulfate pulp and Mullen burst over specs moves to sack kraft headings.
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Standard Newsprint Paper Rolls 48-inch Width
Machine-finished newsprint paper in rolls, weighing approximately 45-52 g/m², primarily made from mechanical wood pulp for high-volume printing. Classified under HTS 4801.00.01.20 as standard newsprint due to its use in newspapers and compliance with standard weight and finish specifications. Supplied in 48-inch widths for commercial printing presses.
Standard Newsprint Sheets 24x36 Inch
Uncoated newsprint paper cut to 24x36 inch sheets, 48.8 g/m² basis weight, from groundwood pulp for newspaper production. Fits HTS 4801.00.01.20 as standard newsprint in sheets, not converted or printed. Ideal for small press runs or packaging inserts.
Jumbo Newsprint Rolls 52 g/m²
Jumbo-sized standard newsprint rolls weighing 52 g/m², in widths up to 96 inches, from northern softwood pulp. Classified as HTS 4801.00.01.20 for its standard newsprint properties without special coatings or treatments. Used by major publishers for broadsheet newspapers.
Broadheet Newspaper Newsprint Sheets
Standard newsprint cut to broadsheet sizes (e.g., 22x29 inch), 45 g/m², uncoated for black-and-white printing. HTS 4801.00.01.20 covers this as loose sheets of standard newsprint, distinct from converted or printed products. Optimized for ink absorption in high-speed presses.
Offset Standard Newsprint Rolls 50 g/m²
Newsprint rolls specifically for offset lithography printing, 50 g/m², with controlled porosity from mechanical pulp blend. Under HTS 4801.00.01.20 as standard newsprint in rolls, not improved or coated variants. Core width 60 inches for tabloid production.
Recyclable Standard Newsprint 49 g/m² Sheets
Eco-friendly standard newsprint sheets at 49 g/m² with high recyclability, from 60% recycled mechanical pulp. HTS 4801.00.01.20 applies as it meets standard newsprint definitions despite partial recycling. Sheet size 28x40 inches for regional papers.