4810.31.65.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 4810.31.65.00, encompasses "Other" types of kraft paper and paperboard that meet specific criteria. These papers are bleached uniformly throughout the mass, with over 95 percent of their fiber content derived from wood processed chemically. Crucially, they weigh 150 g/m² or less and are coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances, potentially with a binder, but without any other type of coating. The paper or paperboard may also be surface-colored, decorated, or printed, and it is supplied in rolls or rectangular sheets.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 4810.31.30.00, which specifically covers cards not punched for punchcard machines. While both fall under kraft paper and paperboard used for purposes other than writing, printing, or graphic applications, this "Other" category is for materials that are not specifically cards. The defining characteristics for inclusion here are the paper's composition, coating, weight, and its broad utility beyond the specific application of punch cards.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification of any given product hinges entirely on its conformity to the detailed specifications outlined for this level: uniform bleaching, high wood fiber content from chemical processes, weight limit, and the specific type of inorganic coating. This broad "Other" category serves as a residual classification for qualifying kraft papers and paperboards that do not fit into more narrowly defined subheadings.