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

HS v2017 Code: 481099

About 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

HS code 481099 covers a wide range of paper and paperboard products that are coated with inorganic substances, such as clay, calcium carbonate, or other mineral materials. These materials are used to enhance the surface properties of the paper, making it more suitable for various printing and packaging applications. The paper and paperboard industry is a crucial component of the global economy, providing essential materials for a diverse range of industries, from publishing and advertising to logistics and e-commerce.

Production process

The production of paper and paperboard products under HS code 481099 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as wood pulp or recycled paper, are processed and refined to create the base paper or paperboard. This is then coated with the desired inorganic substances, often using specialized coating machines that apply the coating evenly across the surface. The coated material may then undergo additional processing, such as surface coloring, decorating, or printing, depending on the specific end-use requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of paper and paperboard products under HS code 481099 include wood pulp, recycled paper, inorganic coating materials (such as clay, calcium carbonate, or other minerals), and specialized machinery for the coating and finishing processes. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or steam, and water for the pulping and coating operations are also essential inputs.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 481099 are coated paper and paperboard products, which are used in a wide range of applications, including 481013 Uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, for graphic purposes, 481019 Uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, for graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4801 or 4803, 481092 (Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m²), and 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.

Revisions to 481099

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 481099. The most recent 1 version of this code (481099) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481099 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/481099'>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>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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>"]

    

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