Juice Carton Liner Base Stock
High-purity bleached kraft paperboard at 170 g/m² in rolls, >95% chemical wood fibers, engineered as the primary base for aseptic juice carton liners. Offers optimal foldability and printability for beverage packaging lines. Classified in 4804.42.0010 for beverage container applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weight exceeds 225 g/m²
Kraft paperboard weight thresholds determine subheading within bleached chemical fiber category.
If <150 g/m²
Lighter weight kraft paper falls under different grammage subheading.
If printed with motifs as primary feature
Chapter notes move printed paper with pictorial representations to Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain roll form during import; cutting to sheets risks reclassification under chapter notes excluding cut sizes from 4820
• Document compliance with FDA food contact standards, as beverage base stock requires food-grade certification
• Specify 'base stock' in commercial invoices to distinguish from general packaging papers
Related Products under HTS 4804.42.00.10
Bleached Kraft Beverage Carton Base Stock
Uncoated kraft paperboard in rolls, weighing 180 g/m², bleached uniformly with over 95% chemical wood fibers, designed specifically as base stock for beverage cartons. It meets the strength requirements for liquid packaging without additional coatings. Classified under 4804.42.0010 due to its precise specifications for milk and beverage containers.
Milk Carton Base Stock Paperboard
Specialty uncoated kraft paperboard, 200 g/m², uniformly bleached with 98% sulfate pulp fibers, produced in rolls for gable-top milk carton manufacturing. Provides necessary rigidity and liquid resistance for dairy packaging. Fits 4804.42.0010 as dedicated base stock for milk containers.
Gable Top Beverage Base Paperboard
Uncoated, uniformly bleached kraft paperboard weighing 195 g/m², consisting of 97% chemical process wood fibers, supplied in rolls for gable-top milk and juice containers. Provides structural integrity for pourable beverage packaging. Meets exact criteria of HTS 4804.42.0010.
Beverage Tetra Pak Base Stock
Precision-engineered uncoated kraft paperboard, 160 g/m², 96% bleached chemical pulp, in jumbo rolls for Tetra Pak beverage carton production. Serves as core layer before lamination in multi-wall beverage containers. Specifically designated under 4804.42.0010.