Foodservice Plate Base Paperboard
Uniformly bleached kraft paperboard at 200 g/m², over 95% chemical wood pulp, uncoated and supplied in sheets for die-cutting into disposable plates and dishes. Classifies under HTS 4804.42.00.30 as base stock for plates due to precise weight, fiber purity, and lack of coating. Ideal for high-volume production of eco-friendly tableware.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If less than 95% chemical fibers
Fiber composition threshold; lower chemical pulp content classifies as other bleached paperboard in 4804.52.
If mainly from recovered waste paper
Recycled pulp dominance shifts to fluting/testliner category (4805), with different strength specs.
If in boxes for retail sale as cartons
Packaging intent changes from base stock to converted boxes/folding cartons under 4819.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA compliance docs for food contact migration limits; declare exact grammage to avoid duty shifts; common pitfall is importing pre-printed stock which moves to Chapter 49
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