Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

HS v2017 Code: 481151

About paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

HS code 481151 covers a broad range of paper and paperboard products that are coated, impregnated, or covered with plastics, excluding adhesives. These materials are widely used in various industries, including packaging, construction, and consumer goods. The global demand for these products has been steadily increasing, driven by factors such as the growing e-commerce industry, the need for sustainable packaging solutions, and the rising disposable incomes in developing economies.

Production process

The production of the goods covered under HS code 481151 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the base paper or paperboard is manufactured using traditional pulp and paper-making techniques. The material is then coated, impregnated, or covered with a layer of plastic, often using specialized machinery and techniques such as extrusion, lamination, or spray coating. The specific production methods may vary depending on the desired properties of the final product, such as its thickness, surface finish, or barrier properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 481151 include pulp, paper, and various types of plastic resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the coating, impregnation, or covering processes. Energy, water, and skilled labor are also essential inputs for the efficient operation of these manufacturing facilities.

Production outputs

The goods produced under HS code 481151 are primarily used as packaging materials, construction materials, and in various consumer products. Some of the common applications include food packaging, medical supplies, building insulation, and protective coverings. These products may be further processed or combined with other materials to create more complex goods, such as 481013 (Composite paper and paperboard (including laminated paperboard with plastics)) or 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.

Revisions to 481151

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 481151. The most recent 1 version of this code (481151) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481151 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

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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/v2017/4811'>4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481151'>481151: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481110'>481110: Paper and paperboard; tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481141'>481141: Paper and paperboard; self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481149'>481149: Paper and paperboard; gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481159'>481159: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481160'>481160: Paper and paperboard; coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481190'>481190: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    

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