4819.20.00 - Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard

This HTS classification, 4819.20.00, encompasses folding cartons, boxes, and cases specifically manufactured from non-corrugated paper or paperboard. This category is distinct from its sibling, 4819.10.00, which is reserved for similar items constructed from corrugated paper or paperboard. The key differentiator here lies in the material construction, excluding the presence of corrugation, which is a defining characteristic of the corrugated category.

The scope of 4819.20.00 is broad, covering a wide array of folding packaging containers. These are typically designed for the containment, protection, and transportation of various goods. The absence of corrugation means these items will generally be less rigid and offer different levels of stacking strength and cushioning compared to corrugated counterparts. Examples might include common retail packaging for small electronics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or certain food products where rigidity is achieved through folding and structural design rather than internal fluting.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on end-use. The subcategory 4819.20.00.20 specifically addresses sanitary food and beverage containers, indicating a focus on packaging intended for direct contact with consumables where hygiene is paramount. The broader subcategory 4819.20.00.40, "Other," captures all remaining folding cartons, boxes, and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard that do not fit the specific criteria for sanitary food and beverage containers.