Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls

HS v2017 Code: 481013

About paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls

HS code 481013 covers a specific type of paper and paperboard that is coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances. This material is primarily used for printing, writing, and graphics applications, and is characterized by a low content of mechanically or chemi-mechanically derived fibers. As a key input for the publishing, packaging, and commercial printing industries, this product plays a vital role in the broader economy.

Production process

The production of paper and paperboard covered under HS code 481013 involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, which may include wood pulp, recycled paper, and various inorganic coating substances, are combined and processed into a paper or paperboard base. This base is then coated with the specified inorganic substances, such as kaolin, to enhance its surface properties and suitability for printing and writing applications. The coated material is then dried, calendered, and cut to the desired size and specifications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the paper and paperboard covered under HS code 481013 include wood pulp, recycled paper, and various inorganic coating materials like kaolin. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery for pulping, coating, drying, and finishing the final product. Energy sources, such as electricity and steam, are also essential inputs for the manufacturing of this material.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 481013 is paper and paperboard that is coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, suitable for printing, writing, and graphics applications. This material is widely used in the publishing, packaging, and commercial printing industries, as it provides a high-quality surface for various printing techniques. Other industries that may consume the output of HS code 481013 include 481012 (Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives)) and 481190 Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading 4811.

Revisions to 481013

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 481013. The most recent 1 version of this code (481013) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481013 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls

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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/v2017/4810'>4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481013'>481013: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing &amp; writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481014'>481014: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sheets, sides 435mm or less by 297mm or less, unfolded,</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481019'>481019: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481022'>481022: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481029'>481029: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481031'>481031: Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481032'>481032: Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481039'>481039: Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481092'>481092: Paper and paperboard; multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481099'>481099: Paper and paperboard; coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    

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