0.3 mm or more in thickness
Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810: > Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives): > Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m²: > 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: > 0.3 mm or more in thickness
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4811.51.20
Plastic-Coated Bleached Cardboard for Packaging Boxes
Bleached paperboard coated with polyethylene plastic on one side, weighing 250 g/m² and 0.4 mm thick, supplied in rolls over 15 cm wide for manufacturing rigid packaging boxes. It falls under HTS 4811.51.20 due to its bleached base, plastic coating (excluding adhesives), weight over 150 g/m², large format dimensions, and thickness of 0.3 mm or more. This classification applies to uncoated or printed sheets intended for conversion into boxes.
PE-Laminated Bleached Board for Food Trays
Bleached paperboard weighing 300 g/m², laminated with polyethylene for grease resistance, 0.35 mm thick, in sheets exceeding 36 cm x 15 cm for thermoforming food trays. Classified under HTS 4811.51.20 for its plastic impregnation/cover, bleached uniformity, high weight, specified size, and minimum thickness. Excludes adhesive-only coatings per heading terms.
Plastic-Coated Bleached Linerboard for Displays
Bleached kraftliner substitute paperboard, 220 g/m² with plastic surface cover for moisture protection, 0.32 mm thick in wide rolls for point-of-sale displays. Meets HTS 4811.51.20 as bleached, plastic-coated (non-adhesive), >150 g/m², roll width >15 cm, and ≥0.3 mm thickness. Differentiates from uncoated linerboard in 4804.
Plastic Impregnated Bleached Chipboard for Furniture
Recycled bleached chipboard impregnated with plastic resins, 400 g/m² and 0.5 mm thick, sheets >36 cm side for furniture back panels. Fits HTS 4811.51.20: bleached, plastic-impregnated, heavy weight, large format, thick profile. Provides durability over uncoated chipboard.
Vinyl Covered Bleached Paperboard for Binders
Bleached board weighing 260 g/m² covered with thin PVC vinyl film, 0.42 mm total thickness, in rolls >15 cm wide for ring binder covers. HTS 4811.51.20 due to plastic covering, bleaching, weight, size criteria, and thickness specs. Vinyl adds scuff resistance.
Extrusion-Coated Bleached SBS Board
Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard, 275 g/m² with LDPE extrusion coating, 0.36 mm thick in large sheets for pharmaceutical blister packaging bases. Meets all HTS 4811.51.20 criteria: bleached SBS plastic coated, heavy, sized correctly, thick enough. Superior cleanliness for pharma.
Plastic Surface-Decorated Bleached Folding Box Board
Bleached folding boxboard at 200 g/m² with printed plastic film surface decoration, 0.31 mm thick, rectangular sheets for cosmetics packaging. HTS 4811.51.20 as plastic surface-colored/decorated, bleached, >150 g/m², proper dimensions, thickness met. Printing subsidiary per chapter note.
Moisture Barrier Plastic Coated Bleach Board
Bleached paperboard 320 g/m² coated with EVOH/PE barrier plastic, 0.45 mm thick in wide rolls for frozen food boxes. Classifies HTS 4811.51.20: plastic barrier coating, bleached, heavy weight, roll format >15 cm, sufficient thickness. EVOH blocks oxygen/moisture.
Dual-Side Plastic Coated Bleached Backer Board
Bleached paperboard 240 g/m² with PE on both sides, 0.33 mm total thickness, large sheets for graphic backer stock. HTS 4811.51.20 for dual plastic coating, bleaching, weight/size/thickness specs. Used behind posters/displays.
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Coated Board
Bleached paperboard at 180 g/m² extrusion-coated with BOPP film, total thickness 0.38 mm, in large rectangular sheets for premium folding cartons. HTS 4811.51.20 covers this plastic-covered, bleached product >150 g/m² in qualifying sizes and thickness. BOPP enhances printability and barrier properties.