4810.32.10.20 - Folding carton stock

This HTS category, 4810.32.10.20, specifically classifies folding carton stock. This refers to paper and paperboard that, while potentially meeting the general requirements of kraft paper and paperboard bleached uniformly with a high percentage of chemical wood fibers and weighing over 150 g/m², is primarily intended for the manufacture of foldable boxes and containers. Key characteristics include its suitability for creasing, folding, and forming into rigid structures for packaging.

This classification distinguishes folding carton stock from its siblings, such as base stock for trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like (4810.32.10.40) and other types not specifically defined (4810.32.10.60). While all these may share similar base paper properties, folding carton stock is distinguished by its specific application and the inherent physical properties that facilitate its conversion into cartons. This could include specific grades of stiffness, scoring resistance, and printability optimized for this end-use.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is specific to folding carton stock that meets all the preceding criteria within Chapter 48. Therefore, any product falling under this code must be a kraft paper or paperboard, bleached uniformly, predominantly wood fiber content from chemical processes, weighing over 150 g/m², presented in rolls or sheets of specified dimensions, and specifically manufactured for use in folding cartons.