Bleached Kraft Tray Base Stock
Uncoated bleached kraft paperboard in rolls, weighing over 225 g/m², with over 95% chemical wood fibers, specifically designed as base stock for forming food trays. It meets HTS 4804.52.00.30 due to its uniform bleaching, high basis weight, and intended use in molding disposable trays. This stock provides the necessary strength and formability for pressed pulp products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If surface-coated on one or both sides
Coated kraft paperboard for packaging shifts to chapter 48 heading 4819, regardless of basis weight or fiber content.
If less than 95% chemical wood fibers
Paperboard with mixed fibers (e.g., some mechanical pulp) falls under the unbleached or lower purity subheadings in 4804.51.
If die-cut or shaped into finished trays/dishes
Completed articles like molded trays from paper pulp are classified as 'other paper articles' in 4823, not base stock.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 95% chemical process wood fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 4804.52
• Provide mill certificates showing basis weight >225 g/m² and uniform bleaching to avoid reclassification as lighter paper
• Ensure documentation specifies 'base stock for trays' end-use to distinguish from general kraft paperboard
Related Products under HTS 4804.52.00.30
Kraft Plate Forming Paperboard
High-grammage bleached kraft paperboard in sheets for pressing into disposable plates, uniformly bleached with >95% chemical pulp fibers and >225 g/m² weight. Classified under HTS 4804.52.00.30 as specialized base stock for plates and similar tableware. Its rigidity suits high-volume production of molded pulp dinnerware.
Bleached Kraft Cup Stock Sheets
Sheets of uncoated kraft paperboard, bleached uniformly with >95% chemical fibers, over 225 g/m², serving as base stock for thermoformed paper cups. Fits HTS 4804.52.00.30 precisely as 'base stock for ... cups and the like' due to its moldability and strength properties. Used in foodservice for sustainable disposable cups.
Food Tray Liner Kraft Stock
Bleached uniformly kraft paperboard in rolls, >225 g/m² with >95% chemical wood fibers, used as base for grease-resistant food trays. HTS 4804.52.00.30 applies due to its specific designation as tray base stock, prior to any secondary treatments. Ideal for takeout and catering applications.
Disposable Plate Base Kraftboard
Sheets of uncoated, uniformly bleached kraft paperboard exceeding 225 g/m², composed of >95% chemical process fibers, for manufacturing pressed plates. Directly matches HTS 4804.52.00.30 as base stock for plates and similar items. High burst strength ensures durability in wet conditions.
Thermoformed Cup Base Paperboard
Uncoated sheets of uniformly bleached kraft paperboard, >225 g/m² with >95% chemical wood pulp, designed for thermoforming into drinking cups. HTS 4804.52.00.30 captures this as cup base stock due to fiber specs and targeted application. Supports hot/cold beverage service.
Molded Pulp Dish Base Paperboard
Rolls of heavy bleached kraft paperboard (>225 g/m², >95% chemical pulp) optimized for hydraulic molding into dishes and bowls. This uncoated stock is classified in HTS 4804.52.00.30 for its role as base material for foodservice tableware. Provides wet-strength and shape retention post-molding.