Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets

HS v2017 Code: 480240

About uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets

HS code 480240 covers a wide range of uncoated paper and paperboard products, excluding certain specialized types. These materials are essential for a variety of applications, including the production of wallpaper, packaging, and various printing and writing purposes. As a foundational component of many industries, the 480240 product group plays a crucial role in the broader economy, supporting diverse manufacturing and commercial activities.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 480240 typically involves the pulping of raw materials, such as wood, recycled paper, or other cellulosic fibers, followed by the formation of the paper or paperboard web through processes like papermaking, calendering, and finishing. Depending on the specific product, additional treatments or coatings may be applied to impart desired properties, such as improved surface quality or water resistance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 480240 goods include various types of pulp, such as 470100 Mechanical wood pulp, 470200 Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades, and 470300 Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades. Additionally, manufacturers may utilize recycled paper and other cellulosic materials as raw inputs. The production process also requires specialized machinery, such as papermaking equipment, drying systems, and finishing tools.

Production outputs

The products covered by HS code 480240 are primarily used as inputs for a wide range of downstream industries. These include the 481410 Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, 481920 Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, and 490110 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, in single sheets, whether or not folded sectors, among others. The versatility of these uncoated paper and paperboard products allows them to be further processed and incorporated into a diverse array of final goods and applications.

Revisions to 480240

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 480240. The most recent 1 version of this code (480240) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 480240 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/48'>48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4802'>4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480240'>480240: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480210'>480210: Hand-made paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480220'>480220: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480254'>480254: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480255'>480255: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480256'>480256: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480257'>480257: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480258'>480258: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480261'>480261: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480262'>480262: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480269'>480269: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)</a>"]

    

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