White Top Liner Folding Carton Stock
Bleached uniformly kraft paperboard with kaolin coating on one side (white top), other side brown, ≤150 g/m², >95% chemical fibers, in sheets >36x15 cm for premium folding boxes. Ideal for cosmetics and food packaging requiring a printable white surface. The stock's strength supports creasing and folding without cracking.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not bleached uniformly throughout
Non-uniformly bleached or clay-coated non-kraft paperboard goes to 4810.32, outside kraft-specific subheading.
If semichemical fluting with <65% chemical fibers
Fluting paper with mechanical/chemical mix and CMT crush resistance classifies in 4805.11, not fully chemical kraft.
If printed with primary motifs and cut to size
Printed paper labels or tags with pictorial representations primary to use fall in 4821, per Chapter 48 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'folding carton stock uncoated base' to distinguish from finished printed boxes in Chapter 49
• Test for Mullen burst strength if borderliners; ensure no confusion with kraftliner specs in 4804
• Use FDA-compliant declarations for food-contact grades to expedite clearance
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