Paperboard Core Tubes for Textiles
Heavy-duty spiral-wound paperboard tubes used as cores for winding fabrics, yarn, and textiles during manufacturing and shipping. Classified under HTS 4819.50.4020 as similar containers in the form of tubes for industrial packing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used in paper mill machinery as machine parts
Tubes for industrial machinery classify as bobbin-related articles rather than general packing containers.
If coated with wax or polyethylene for moisture resistance
Surface-coated paper shifts to heading 4811 if coating imparts essential character.
If made predominantly of plastic-impregnated fibers
Artificial gut profiles or tubes with plastic as primary material fall under Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide inner diameter, wall thickness, and burst strength certifications to confirm classification as packing tubes
• Ensure no metal/plastic reinforcements, as composites may shift to Chapter 39 or 73
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