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Paper Parent Rolls Supplier for Converters
Offshore is a tissue parent rolls supplier, sourcing jumbo rolls for converters in tissue, towel and napkin grade base sheet. Parent rolls are specified by basis weight, reel width, diameter, core size and fiber content, so getting basis weight and dimensions right up front matters. Use this page to work out what to specify before you request a quote for a converting program.
Specification
What you specify
Values below are typical options for the category. Every order is quoted to your written spec.
| Parameter | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Basis weight | Typically 13 to 20 gsm for tissue grade up to 30 to 40 gsm for towel grade; exact parent roll basis weight specified per order |
| Reel width | Typically 40 to 150 inches depending on the converting line, specified per order |
| Reel diameter | Typically 40 to 80 inches, specified per order |
| Core size | Typically 3 or 6 inches inner diameter, specified per order |
| Fiber | Virgin, recycled, blended or bamboo |
| Ply and crepe | Single-ply base sheet, crepe ratio specified per order |
| Packaging | Reel wrap and edge protection, specified per order |
Formats
Formats we source
Tissue-grade parent rolls
Base sheet for converting into bath tissue or facial tissue.
Towel-grade parent rolls
Heavier base sheet for converting into roll or folded towels.
Napkin-grade parent rolls
Base sheet sized and creped for napkin converting lines.
Virgin-fiber parent rolls
Base sheet made from virgin pulp for higher softness and brightness.
Recycled-fiber parent rolls
Base sheet made from recycled fiber content.
Blended-fiber parent rolls
Base sheet blending virgin and recycled fiber or bamboo content.
How we source it
How Offshore handles paper parent rolls
A spec sheet covering basis weight, reel width, diameter, core size and fiber content is confirmed before Offshore requests mill quotes.
You approve a sample reel or swatch before the mill commits to a full production run.
Offshore audits the mill and checks the pre-production sample against your agreed spec.
In-process and pre-shipment inspection uses AQL sampling to confirm the reels match the spec before the shipment is booked.
Offshore prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and ISF, and classifies the shipment under paper chapter 48 for customs entry through a licensed broker.
You deal with one Offshore contact for the mill relationship, the inspection and the import paperwork, rather than juggling an overseas mill contact and a separate freight forwarder.
- Feedstock for towel and tissue converting lines
- Feedstock for napkin converting lines
- Mills and converters supplementing domestic capacity
- Private label and store brand converting programs
Typical values only. Every order is quoted to the buyer's written specification.
Questions
Common questions
What do I need to specify to quote a parent roll order?
Provide basis weight, reel width, reel diameter, core size, fiber content, ply or crepe requirements and your destination port. Offshore uses this spec to identify the right mill and return a quote.
Can parent rolls be sourced in recycled or blended fiber?
Yes, virgin, recycled, blended and bamboo fiber content are all available depending on the mill and the grade you need. Fiber content should be part of the initial spec since it affects converting performance and cost.
How is reel quality checked before shipment?
A sample reel or swatch is approved against the spec, then Offshore audits the mill and inspects in-process and pre-shipment using AQL sampling. This confirms basis weight, width and diameter before the shipment is booked.
Do you handle customs entry for paper imports?
Yes, paper products fall under HTS chapter 48. Offshore classifies the shipment and manages customs entry through a licensed broker as part of the import.
Further reading
Guides for paper parent rolls buyers
How to Import Paper Products Into the US: A Distributor's Guide
How to import paper products into the US: importer of record rules, HTS chapter 48 codes, customs bonds, ISF filing and duties, verified against CBP and USITC.
Read the articleLanded cost explained: comparing an import quote to a domestic price
Every cost line behind the landed cost of imported paper products, from factory price to drayage, so you can compare an import quote to a domestic price.
Read the articleQuality Control for Imported Paper Products: AQL and PSI Explained
Quality control for imported paper products explained: factory audits, AQL sampling, pre-shipment inspection, defect classes, and container loading checks.
Read the articleReady to quote paper parent rolls?
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