4810.13.50.00 - Printed, embossed or perforated

This HTS category, 4810.13.50.00, encompasses paper and paperboard that has been coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances. Crucially, these papers must not have any other type of coating applied. While they may be surface-colored, surface-decorated, or printed, the defining characteristic is the inorganic coating without additional layers. The material is available in rolls or rectangular sheets of any dimension and is intended for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes, containing no more than 10% mechanically or chemo-mechanically obtained fibers.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings involves a focus on the coating. While other categories within 4810.13 might cover papers with different types of coatings or without inorganic coatings, this specific classification is reserved for those solely relying on kaolin or other inorganic substances as the primary coating. The "Other" designation at this level signifies that it represents the remaining types of paper and paperboard within the broader category of coated papers not covered by more specific subheadings.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 4810.13.50.00 is final for papers meeting the specified criteria of inorganic coating, suitability for graphic purposes, and fiber content, presented in rolls or sheets. Practical classification relies on verifying the presence and nature of the inorganic coating and confirming the absence of other coating types, in addition to the paper's intended use and fiber composition.