## Common ground
All options are packaging containers made from paper or paperboard, used for holding and transporting food and beverage products.
## Options at a glance
**4819.10 – Corrugated paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made with a fluted layer between two flat layers for strength and durability.
- **Typical examples:** Shipping boxes for bottled drinks, milk crates, bulk food packaging.
- **Best fit when:** The container needs high impact resistance and stacking strength.
**4819.20 – Non-corrugated paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Solid, flat sheets without fluting; typically used for lightweight, rigid packaging.
- **Typical examples:** Juice boxes, cereal boxes, coffee sachets, snack packaging.
- **Best fit when:** The container is lightweight, needs printing or folding, and doesn’t require heavy-duty protection.
**4819.50 – Other packing containers**
- **Defining trait:** Includes non-standard or specialized paper-based containers not covered by the first two categories.
- **Typical examples:** Record sleeves (as listed), custom-shaped food trays, flexible paper wraps.
- **Best fit when:** The container is unusual in shape, function, or material use and doesn’t match standard carton types.
## Key differences
| Feature | 4819.10 (Corrugated) | 4819.20 (Non-corrugated) | 4819.50 (Other) |
|-----------------------|----------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| Structure | Fluted layers | Solid, flat sheets | Variable or custom |
| Durability | High | Medium | Varies |
| Common use | Transport & storage | Retail packaging | Specialized or niche |
## How to choose
- Is the container made with a fluted (wavy) layer for strength? → 4819.10
- Is it rigid but flat, often folded or printed, and used for retail? → 4819.20
- Does it have an unusual shape, function, or material use not fitting the above? → 4819.50
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A container may combine features (e.g., a non-corrugated box with a fluted insert), but the primary structure determines the code. If unclear, prioritize the dominant structural trait. The term "other" is vague—use only when no other option fits