Multi-Purpose Uncoated Cover Paper
Heavyweight uncoated paper weighing 140 g/m² in rolls, suitable for covers, inserts, or light cardstock applications. Classed in HTS 4805.91.90.00 as other paper 30-150 g/m², uncoated and not meeting kraft or fluting technical specs. Provides durability without coating for printing preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lightweight coated
Coated on both sides ≤72 g/m² with mechanical pulp base qualifies as light-weight coated paper.
If kraftliner grade but lower strength
Other kraft paper >115 g/m² with ≥80% sulfate fibers but insufficient Mullen strength.
If from recovered pulp, testliner specs
Recycled content with surface layer and Mullen burst ≥2 kPa·m²/g moves to 4805.24/25.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISO 536 standard for basis weight certification to confirm 4805.91 range
• Label clearly as 'uncoated' to avoid confusion with lightweight coated papers in 4810.22
• If intended for retail sale pre-printed, may shift to chapter 49 per chapter note on printed motifs
Related Products under HTS 4805.91.90.00
Unbleached Kraft Packaging Paper
This uncoated paper, weighing 120 g/m², is made primarily from unbleached wood fibers and supplied in rolls for packaging applications. It falls under HTS 4805.91.90.00 as other uncoated paper and paperboard weighing over 30 g/m² but 150 g/m² or less, not further worked beyond note 3 specifications. Lacks the high Mullen bursting strength required for sack kraft classification.
Natural Brown Wrapping Paper Rolls
Brown wrapping paper weighing 100 g/m², uncoated and in rolls, used for general gift wrapping and bundling. Classified under HTS 4805.91.90.00 for other uncoated paper over 30 g/m² up to 150 g/m², not qualifying as specialized kraftliner or fluting types. Made from virgin softwood pulp without chemical additives beyond basic processing.
Industrial Packaging Liner Paper
Uncoated liner paper weighing 90 g/m² from mixed wood fibers, in large rolls for lining boxes and containers. Under HTS 4805.91.90.00 for other uncoated papers 30-150 g/m², not qualifying as testliner due to insufficient burst index. Used in bulk industrial packaging without further conversion.
Neutral pH Archival Paper
Acid-free uncoated paper weighing 75 g/m² in sheets for archival document storage and restoration. Classified HTS 4805.91.90.00 as other uncoated paper 30-150 g/m², distinguished by neutral pH but no special fiber/process specs. Meets basic permanence without coating or processing.
General Utility Packaging Paper
Versatile uncoated paper 95 g/m² in rolls for interleaving, separation, and light packaging. Fits HTS 4805.91.90.00 as residual uncoated paper over 30 g/m² ≤150 g/m² after excluding specialty types. Standard machine-finished without glazing.
Softwood Pulp Backing Paper
Uncoated backing paper weighing 60 g/m² from softwood pulp for lamination substrate use. HTS 4805.91.90.00 covers this other uncoated paper; too light for kraftliner, insufficient strength specs. Imported in jumbo rolls.