4821.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 4821.90, encompasses paper and paperboard labels of all kinds that are not printed. This includes labels that are blank, unprinted, or solely feature embossed, debossed, or perforated designs without any inked or colored imagery. The key characteristic defining this classification is the absence of printing.

Unlike its sibling category, 4821.10, which specifically covers printed paper and paperboard labels, 4821.90 deals with labels in their unprinted state. Therefore, if a label has any form of printing, whether it be text, graphics, or a simple colored background, it would fall under 4821.10 and not this category.

Within this unprinted label classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on specific functional attributes. The subcategories include 4821.90.20.00 for self-adhesive labels, which are designed to adhere to surfaces without the need for additional adhesive. The remaining unprinted labels that do not possess self-adhesive properties are classified under 4821.90.40.00.