Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

HS v2017 Code: 481820

About paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

HS code 481820 covers a wide range of paper-based products, including handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues, and towels. These items are essential for personal hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation across various industries and households. The global demand for these products has remained steady, driven by factors such as population growth, rising living standards, and increased awareness of personal and public health. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, supporting industries like healthcare, hospitality, and retail.

Production process

The production of paper articles, handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues, and towels typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as wood pulp, recycled paper, or other cellulose-based fibers are processed and refined into paper stock. This paper stock is then converted into the desired product shapes and sizes, often using specialized machinery for cutting, folding, and packaging. Depending on the specific product, additional processes like embossing, printing, or lamination may be employed to enhance the product's functionality or aesthetic appeal.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 481820 products include wood pulp, recycled paper, and other cellulose-based fibers. These raw materials are typically sourced from the 470100 Mechanical wood pulp and 470200 Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades industries. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as paper-converting equipment, as well as various chemicals and additives to improve the products' properties.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 481820 are handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues, and towels. These products are widely consumed by 630210 Bedlinen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen industries, as well as 330499 Preparations for use on the hair, n.e.c. and 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent industries, which may use these paper-based products for packaging, cleaning, or personal care applications.

Revisions to 481820

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 481820. The most recent 1 version of this code (481820) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481820 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

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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/v2017/4818'>4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481820'>481820: Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481810'>481810: Paper articles; toilet paper</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481830'>481830: Paper articles; tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481850'>481850: Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481890'>481890: Paper articles; articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818</a>"]

    

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