Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres

HS v2017 Code: 481850

About paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres

HS code 481850 covers a diverse range of paper-based products, including apparel, clothing accessories, and other paper articles. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential materials for various industries, from fashion to packaging. The versatility and widespread use of these products make them an integral part of modern life.

Production process

The production of paper articles, apparel, and clothing accessories under HS code 481850 typically involves a combination of paper-making, cutting, and assembly techniques. Paper is first manufactured from raw materials such as wood pulp, cellulose, or recycled fibers. The paper is then cut, shaped, and assembled into the desired products, often using specialized machinery and techniques like die-cutting, folding, and stitching.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 481850 items include raw materials such as 470100 Mechanical wood pulp, 470200 Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades, and 470300 Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades. Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized machinery, such as paper-making equipment, cutting tools, and sewing machines, as well as various adhesives, fasteners, and other accessories.

Production outputs

The products covered under HS code 481850 are primarily used in the fashion, packaging, and stationery industries. These include items such as paper clothing, paper bags, paper envelopes, and other paper-based accessories. The output of this industry may also be consumed by 481810 Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, 481820 Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial 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 fibres, and 481830 Tablecloths and serviettes, of paper or cellulose wadding.

Revisions to 481850

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 481850. The most recent 1 version of this code (481850) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481850 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres

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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/v2017/481850'>481850: Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481810'>481810: Paper articles; toilet paper</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481820'>481820: Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481830'>481830: Paper articles; tablecloths and serviettes, 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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