Coated Paperboard Roll Stock for Takeout Cups
Rolls of bleached, plastic-impregnated paperboard exceeding 150 g/m² and 0.3 mm thickness, formulated as base for hot/cold drink cups. Provides grease and liquid barrier for foodservice applications. HTS 4811.51.20.30 due to plastic coating, roll width >15 cm, and explicit 'base stock for cups' use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If under 150 g/m² but still ≥0.3 mm thick
Lighter weight bleached plastic-coated board in same size/thickness uses 4811.51.41.
If printed and intended as hang tags or labels
Primarily printed paper products for labeling shift to 4821 per chapter exclusions.
If sack kraft paper 60-115 g/m² meeting tensile/tear specs
Lower weight kraft for sacks uses 4804.21, distinct from thick tray stock.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Retain supplier specs on burst strength and barrier properties to support tray/cup base classification
• Label entries clearly as 'base stock,' not 'cup liner,' to prevent reclassification as parts
• Comply with FDA food contact regs; provide migration test results for plastic coatings
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