Chemical Pulp Folding Carton Linerboard 200 gsm
Uncoated paperboard at 200 g/m², uniformly bleached with >95% wood fibers from chemical processes, used as liner for multi-ply folding cartons in food packaging. Classified under HTS 4804.42.0020 for its specific weight, high-purity kraft composition, and designation as folding carton stock, distinguishing it from heavier or unbleached variants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing 225 g/m² or more
Higher grammage kraft paperboard exceeds the 150-225 g/m² limit of 4804.42, moving to 4804.52.
If containing <80% chemical sulfate/soda fibers
Papers of heading 4802 cover lower chemical pulp content, altering from pure kraft classification.
If converted into printed carton blanks
Printed or motif-heavy sheets become Chapter 49 or 4819 articles, not raw stock.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact grammage and pulp analysis; weights over 225 g/m² reclassify to 4804.52 or similar
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with sack kraft—ensure specs exclude sulfate process for bags
• Use commercial invoices noting 'for folding cartons' to support tariff shift defenses
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