White Bristol Board 300gsm
High-quality uncoated bristol board weighing over 300 g/m², used for printing business cards, menus, and graphic design projects. Classified under HTS 4802.58.20.40 as 'Bristols' due to its heavy weight exceeding 150 g/m², non-mechanical fiber content, and sheet format with dimensions exceeding 15 cm x 36 cm. It provides a smooth, sturdy surface ideal for high-end printing without coating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing >10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers
Papers with more than 10% such fibers fall under the 'mechanical fiber' subheading regardless of weight or use.
If coated on both sides for lightweight printing
Coated papers shift to Chapter 48 heading 4810, especially if total weight ≤72 g/m² with specific coating specs.
If cut to specific sizes like cards and trimmed for retail sale
Finished articles like cut greeting cards or menus from bristol classify as 'other paper articles' under 4823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content lab reports to confirm <10% mechanical fibers, as exceeding this shifts to 4802.56
• Provide mill test certificates showing grammage >150 g/m² and exact dimensions to avoid reclassification to smaller sheet subheadings
• Label shipments clearly as 'Bristols' with basis weight specs to prevent customs disputes on graphic purpose use
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Natural Bristol Board 400gsm
Extra-thick uncoated natural white bristol board at 400 g/m² for premium book covers and signage substrates. HTS 4802.58.20.40 applies as Bristols: >150 g/m², ≤10% mechanical fibers, in large sheets for writing/printing graphic uses. Its rigidity supports folding and scoring without cracking.
Recycled Bristol Board 280gsm
Eco-friendly uncoated bristol board from post-consumer recycled fibers, 280 g/m² for sustainable packaging prototypes. HTS 4802.58.20.40 as Bristols since total mechanical content ≤10%, heavy weight, large format sheets for graphic/print applications. Offers strength comparable to virgin bristol.
Holographic Bristol Board 290gsm
Uncoated holographic effect bristol 290 g/m² for innovative graphic designs and displays. Fits HTS 4802.58.20.40 Bristols with chemical fibers, heavy grammage, large sheets for printing. Optical diffraction in pulp creates shifting colors.
Black Bristol Cardstock 250gsm
Heavyweight black uncoated bristol paperboard at 250 g/m², perfect for die-cutting invitations and packaging prototypes. Falls under HTS 4802.58.20.40 as Bristols for its weight >150 g/m², low mechanical fiber content, and large sheet/roll format suitable for graphic arts. The solid color throughout ensures durability in printing processes.
Buff Bristol Paper 200gsm
Uncoated buff-colored bristol at 200 g/m² for architectural models and folder stock in graphic design. Meets HTS 4802.58.20.40 Bristols criteria: non-mechanical fibers dominant, >150 g/m², rectangular sheets exceeding size thresholds for printing purposes.
Cotton Rag Bristol 350gsm
Premium uncoated bristol with cotton rag content for fine art prints and portfolios, 350 g/m². Classifies in HTS 4802.58.20.40 Bristols: chemical fibers only, exceeds 150 g/m², large sheets for graphic/high-end printing. Archival quality resists yellowing.