Kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

HS v2017 Code: 480421

About kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

HS code 480421 covers a critical component of the global packaging industry - uncoated, unbleached kraft paper and paperboard used for sacks and bags. This versatile material is essential for the transportation and storage of a wide range of goods, from agricultural products to industrial supplies. As a renewable, recyclable resource, kraft paper plays a significant role in the shift towards more sustainable packaging solutions across numerous sectors of the economy.

Production process

The production of kraft paper and paperboard classified under HS code 480421 involves a multi-step process. First, wood pulp, often sourced from softwood trees, undergoes a chemical pulping process known as the kraft process to extract cellulose fibers. These fibers are then bleached and formed into a continuous web on a paper machine, creating the uncoated, unbleached kraft paper. The paper is then cut and processed into rolls or sheets, ready for use in the manufacture of sacks, bags, and other packaging materials.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 480421 kraft paper and paperboard include wood pulp, typically from softwood sources such as pine or spruce, as well as various chemicals used in the kraft pulping and paper-making processes. Specialized papermaking machinery, such as paper machines and converting equipment, are also essential resources for this industry.

Production outputs

The kraft paper and paperboard produced under HS code 480421 is a key input for the manufacture of 482010 sacks and bags, 482020 boxes and cartons, and other packaging solutions. This material is widely used across industries, including 100000 agriculture, 260000 mining, and 300000 manufacturing, to transport and protect a diverse range of goods.

Revisions to 480421

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 480421. The most recent 1 version of this code (480421) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 480421 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

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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/v2017/4804'>4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480421'>480421: Kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480411'>480411: Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480419'>480419: Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480429'>480429: Kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480431'>480431: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480439'>480439: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480441'>480441: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480442'>480442: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480449'>480449: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.4, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480451'>480451: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480452'>480452: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/480459'>480459: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]

    

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