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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached throughout the mass
Unbleached kraft paperboard, even for similar uses, is classified under 4804.21-4804.29 regardless of fiber purity.
If imported as pulp, not formed paperboard
Unprocessed chemical wood pulp before papermaking falls in chapter 47, not finished paper products.
If coated and used for printing on plates
Paperboard coated for printing or graphic applications moves to 4811, away from uncoated base stock.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include technical specs confirming Mullen burst strength suitable for plate forming to support base stock classification
• Avoid common pitfall of shipping in pre-printed rolls, as printed stock may shift to chapter 49
• Label shipments clearly as 'base stock for plates' with end-use affidavits for CBP review
Related Products under HTS 4804.52.00.30
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.
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.