Biaxially-Oriented PP Coated Paperboard Sheets
Thick bleached paperboard (>150 g/m², 0.3+ mm) coated with BOPP film for high-gloss packaging like cosmetics boxes. The plastic coating enhances printability and barrier properties. Meets HTS 4811.51.20.50 criteria for bleached, plastic-covered boards in rectangular sheets over 36x15 cm.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached version
Bleaching status separates 4811.51 from 4811.49 subheadings.
If predominantly plastic with minimal paper
If plastic layer > paper substrate, classifies as plastic sheeting in Chapter 39.
If in narrow rolls ≤15 cm width
Narrow-width rolls have separate statistical breakout in 4819.50.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test coating weight and type; BOPP must be confirmed as plastic covering, not printed ink
• Bleaching certification required; unbleached equivalent goes to 4811.49.20.50
• Rolls/sheets must exceed dimension thresholds or reclassify to 4811.51.40
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