Folding carton stock
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 > Other: > Folding carton stock
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 4811.51.20.20
Bleached Plastic-Coated Folding Carton Stock for Beverage Boxes
This is bleached paperboard stock coated with polyethylene on one side, weighing over 150 g/m² and at least 0.3 mm thick, supplied in large rolls exceeding 15 cm width for manufacturing folding cartons. It falls under HTS 4811.51.20.20 as folding carton stock due to its specific thickness, weight, bleached nature, and plastic coating designed for liquid packaging like juice or milk cartons. The material's structure supports creasing and folding without cracking.
Food-Grade PE-Laminated Folding Boxboard Stock
Laminated bleached paperboard stock with food-safe polyethylene, exceeding 150 g/m² and 0.3 mm thickness, in rolls >15 cm wide for frozen food folding cartons. Meets HTS 4811.51.20.20 criteria for plastic-covered, thick bleached board in specified formats for carton forming. Lamination ensures sealability and hygiene.
Barrier-Coated White Board for Retail Folding Cartons
Bleached white paperboard with multi-layer plastic barrier coating, over 150 g/m² and ≥0.3 mm, in square sheets >36 cm side for consumer goods folding cartons. Fits HTS 4811.51.20.20 as thick plastic-impregnated stock for folding box production in qualifying formats. Barrier extends shelf life for snacks.
PE-Coated White Folding Carton Board for Cereal Packaging
White bleached paperboard with polyethylene coating, over 150 g/m² and 0.3 mm thick, in wide rolls for producing folding cartons used in dry food packaging like cereals. Classified in HTS 4811.51.20.20 for its plastic covering, thickness suited to folding carton production, and sheet/roll dimensions exceeding specified minima. The coating provides moisture barrier and printability.
Clay-Coated Bleached Board for Premium Folding Cartons
Bleached folding carton stock with plastic and clay coating for high-gloss finish, >150 g/m², ≥0.3 mm thick in rectangular sheets >36 cm x 15 cm, used for luxury cosmetics packaging. HTS 4811.51.20.20 applies due to plastic impregnation/cover, thickness for folding without delamination, and large format. Provides superior print quality and barrier properties.
Extrusion-Coated Bleached Carton Stock for Pharma Boxes
Bleached paperboard extrusion-coated with plastics, >150 g/m², 0.3+ mm thick sheets for pharmaceutical folding cartons requiring tamper-evidence. HTS 4811.51.20.20 due to plastic coating process, weight/thickness for rigid folding, and large unfolded dimensions. Offers drug stability and print security.