Base stock for trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like
Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size: > Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes: > Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of wood fibers obtained by a chemical process and weighing 150 g/m² or less: > In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state > Base stock for trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4810.31.10.40
Bleached Kraft Coated Paperboard for Disposable Trays
This is bleached kraft paperboard, coated on both sides with kaolin, weighing 135 g/m², with over 95% chemical wood fibers, supplied in large rolls over 15 cm wide. It serves as base stock specifically designed for die-cutting into disposable food trays used in catering and takeout services. Classified under 4810.31.10.40 due to its precise specifications matching kraft paperboard for tray production.
Kaolin-Coated Kraft Base Stock for Foam Plates
High-quality bleached kraft paperboard, clay-coated on both sides, at 140 g/m² with >95% chemical pulp, in rectangular sheets over 36 cm x 15 cm. Intended as the primary base material for manufacturing molded foam-like plates for parties and events. Fits 4810.31.10.40 as specialized base stock for plate production with no other coatings.
Food-Grade Bleached Paperboard for Takeout Cups
Bleached uniformly kraft paperboard coated with China clay, 120 g/m², >95% wood fibers from chemical processes, in wide rolls. Specifically formulated as base stock for roll-fed machines producing disposable coffee and beverage cups. Meets exact criteria of HTS 4810.31.10.40 for cup base stock.
Clay-Coated Kraft Sheets for Disposable Dishes
Rectangular sheets of bleached kraft paperboard, kaolin-coated both sides, 145 g/m², >95% chemical wood fibers, sized >36 cm x >15 cm. Used as base stock for punching out disposable dishes for institutional food service. Precisely matches 4810.31.10.40 description for dish production.
Bleached Chemical Pulp Board for Party Plates
Premium bleached kraft paperboard with inorganic mineral coating, 130 g/m², consisting >95% chemical process fibers, in large format sheets. Designed as raw base stock for high-volume production of decorative party plates. Classified in 4810.31.10.40 for its tray/plate-specific formulation and specs.
Kraft Base Stock Rolls for Airline Meal Trays
Wide rolls of uniformly bleached kraft paperboard, dual kaolin coated, 150 g/m² max, >95% chemical fibers. Engineered as base material for precision-cut meal trays served on aircraft. HTS 4810.31.10.40 applies to this tray-specific base stock.
Coated Bleached Sheets for Cafeteria Dishes
Bleached kraft sheets coated with inorganic substances, 125 g/m², >95% chemical wood pulp, large rectangular format. Serves as base stock for institutional cafeteria dishes and bowls. Exact match for 4810.31.10.40 plate/dish base stock.