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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing >150 g/m² but ≤225 g/m²
Heavier bleached kraft paperboard for similar uses falls into 4810.32 weight band.
If kraftliner with Mullen burst strength
Paperboard meeting kraftliner bursting specs >115 g/m² goes to 4804.11.
If already formed into cups
Pre-formed paper cups are classified as finished articles in 4821.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA-compliant certificates for food contact suitability alongside HTS specs
• Document roll specifications exceeding 15 cm width to qualify for this subheading
• Watch for contamination risks; clean bill of lading prevents quarantine at entry
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