Paper and paperboard; coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

HS v2017 Code: 481160

About paper and paperboard; coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

HS code 481160 covers a diverse range of paper and paperboard products that are coated or impregnated with various substances, such as wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil, or glycerol. These specialized materials have a wide array of applications across various industries, making them an integral part of the global trade landscape.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 481160 typically involves coating or impregnating paper or paperboard with the desired substances. This can be done through a variety of methods, including dipping, spraying, or roller coating. The specific techniques used will depend on the desired properties of the final product, such as water resistance, grease-proofing, or improved surface characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 481160 include paper or paperboard as the base material, as well as the various coating or impregnating substances, such as wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil, or glycerol. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment may be needed to apply the coatings or impregnations effectively.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 481160 include a wide range of coated or impregnated paper and paperboard products, which can be used in a variety of applications. These may include 481190 Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading 4803, 4809, 4810 or 4818, 481810 Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, and 481940 Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened.

Revisions to 481160

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 481160. The most recent 1 version of this code (481160) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481160 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper and paperboard; coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, 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/v2017/481160'>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 --> 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/v2017/481151'>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 --> H["<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 --> 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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