4810.32.10.40 - Base stock for trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like

This classification covers base stock specifically manufactured for the production of trays, dishes, plates, cups, and similar disposable or semi-disposable items. The material is kraft paper or paperboard, uniformly bleached and primarily composed of wood fibers derived from chemical processes. It meets the weight requirement of over 150 g/m² and is supplied in dimensions suitable for further processing into these specific end-use articles, with widths exceeding 15 cm or sheet dimensions of over 36 cm by 15 cm.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, "Folding carton stock" (4810.32.10.20) is designed for the creation of foldable boxes and cartons, often featuring creasing and folding properties not necessarily required for the formed articles classified here. The "Other" category (4810.32.10.60) would encompass any kraft paper and paperboard meeting the preceding criteria but not specifically intended for the production of trays, dishes, plates, cups, or similar items, or falling outside the defined dimensional requirements for this category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 4810.32.10.40 is determined by the material's composition, physical specifications, and its intended use as foundational material for specific types of molded or formed paperware.