Plastic-Coated Bleached Board for Takeout Containers
Bleached paperboard >150 g/m² extrusion-coated with polyethylene for leak-proof takeout clamshells and cups. Provided in large sheets for die-cutting. Meets HTS 4811.51.60.00 criteria for heavyweight bleached plastic-coated stock.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made mainly from recovered waste paper
Recovered pulp paperboard with Mullen burst ≥2 kPa·m²/g uses 4805.24, regardless of later coating.
If lower basis weight ≤150 g/m²
Bleached plastic-coated paper ≤150 g/m² falls in 4811.51.20.00 statistical breakouts.
If pre-formed/filter paper cups or containers
Finished disposable cups classify as 'filter paper and paperboard' articles in 4823.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA 21 CFR 176 for food contact; retain migration test results
• Measure grammage post-coating to confirm >150 g/m²; bleaching must be verified
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