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

HS v2017 Code: 480442

About 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

HS code 480442 covers a specific type of kraft paper and paperboard that is uncoated, weighs between 150 and 225g/m2, is bleached uniformly throughout, and has more than 95% of its total fibre content consisting of chemically processed wood fibres. This type of paper and paperboard is widely used in various industries, including packaging, printing, and industrial applications, making it an important component of the global trade and manufacturing landscape.

Production process

The production of the kraft paper and paperboard covered by HS code 480442 typically involves a multi-step process. First, wood pulp is chemically processed to extract the cellulose fibers. These fibers are then bleached to achieve the uniform whiteness required by the specification. The fibers are then formed into a sheet and pressed to the desired weight and thickness, resulting in the final kraft paper or paperboard product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods covered by HS code 480442 include wood pulp, chemicals for the pulping and bleaching processes, and specialized papermaking machinery. The wood pulp is typically sourced from softwood or hardwood trees, and the chemicals used can include sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide, and hydrogen peroxide. The papermaking machinery includes equipment for forming the paper sheet, drying, and finishing the product.

Production outputs

The kraft paper and paperboard produced under HS code 480442 is primarily used in the manufacturing of various types of packaging, such as 481910 Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard, 481920 Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, and 481930 Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more. Additionally, this type of paper is also used in the production of 480210 (Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch-cards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size), which is another important HS code within the broader paper and paperboard industry.

Revisions to 480442

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 480442. The most recent 1 version of this code (480442) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 480442 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/480442'>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 --> 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/v2017/480421'>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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> 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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