4823.20.10.00 - Paint filters and strainers

HTS code 4823.20.10.00 specifically classifies paint filters and strainers made from paper or paperboard. These items are designed for the purpose of separating solid particles from liquids in paint application processes. The material must be paper or paperboard, and its form must be that of a filter or strainer for paint.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4823.20.90.00, which covers "Other" filter paper and paperboard. While both fall under the broader heading of filter paper and paperboard, 4823.20.10.00 is a specific designation for items intended for paint filtration, whereas the "Other" category would encompass filter paper and paperboard used in other industrial or laboratory applications that are not paint-specific. The key differentiator lies in the intended end-use and design for paint.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on fulfilling the criteria of being a paint filter or strainer manufactured from paper or paperboard. Examples within this code would include disposable cones, discs, or basket-type filters specifically marketed and designed for use with paints, varnishes, lacquers, and similar coatings.