4802.62 - In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state:

This HTS category, 4802.62, specifically classifies uncoated paper and paperboard that is presented in sheets. A key defining characteristic is its dimensional criteria: one side of the sheet must not exceed 435 mm, while the other side must not exceed 297 mm when unfolded. This designation applies to paper and paperboard meeting the broader criteria of heading 4802, such as being used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes, and originating from mechanical or chemi-mechanical pulping processes where over 10% of the fiber content is derived from such methods.

The distinction between this category and its siblings, 4802.61 and 4802.69, lies solely in the presentation format and dimensions. While 4802.61 covers paper and paperboard in rolls, and 4802.69 covers "other" presentations not meeting the specific sheet dimensions of 4802.62, this category is precisely for sheets meeting the stated millimeter limitations. This ensures accurate classification based on the physical form and precise dimensions of the product.

Within this category, sub-classifications further refine the categorization based on specific dimensions. The subcategory "With one side exceeding 360 mm and the other side exceeding 150 mm in the unfolded state" captures a subset of sheets that meet the broader 4802.62 criteria but have a specific range of larger dimensions. Conversely, "Other" within this node encompasses sheets that meet the 4802.62 dimensional limits but do not fall into the aforementioned subcategory. These subdivisions facilitate granular classification based on precise sheet size.