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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plastic film dominates and sold separately
Excessive plastic content makes it a plastic film product in Chapter 39, not paperboard substrate.
If lightweight coated paper <72 g/m²
Lighter mechanical pulp-based coated paper uses 4810.22 per subheading note, below 150 g/m² threshold.
If converted to printed boxes pre-import
Finished printed cartons from this board classify in 4819.20 as converted paper products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify extrusion coating process in docs to distinguish from laminated; test for plastic weight contribution
• Ensure bleaching uniformity via whiteness index tests, as partial bleaching risks 4811.49
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