Paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

HS v2017 Code: 481960

About paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

HS code 481960 covers a diverse range of paper and paperboard products used in offices, shops, and similar settings. These items, which include box files, letter trays, and storage boxes, play a crucial role in organizing and managing information, documents, and supplies across various industries. As a key component of the broader paper and pulp industry, this code represents an important segment of the global economy, with applications spanning from administrative tasks to retail and commercial operations.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 481960 typically involves a combination of paper and paperboard manufacturing techniques, as well as specialized converting processes. Paper and paperboard are first produced from raw materials such as wood pulp, recycled fibers, and other cellulose-based inputs. These materials are then cut, folded, and assembled into the desired shapes and sizes of the various office and storage products, often with the addition of reinforcing elements or coatings to enhance durability and functionality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 481960 include wood pulp, recycled paper and paperboard, cellulose wadding, and various adhesives and coatings. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as cutting, folding, and assembly machines, are necessary to convert the raw materials into the final products. The availability and quality of these inputs, as well as the efficiency of the production processes, are critical factors in determining the competitiveness and profitability of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 481960 are the various paper and paperboard products used in offices, shops, and similar settings, such as box files, letter trays, storage boxes, and other organizational and storage solutions. These outputs are often consumed by a wide range of industries, including 4820 Paper and paperboard; stationery and office supplies, 4821 Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed, and 4823 Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, among others.

Revisions to 481960

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 481960. The most recent 1 version of this code (481960) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481960 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose 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/v2017/4819'>4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481960'>481960: Paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481910'>481910: Paper and paperboard; cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481920'>481920: Paper and paperboard; folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481930'>481930: Paper and paperboard; sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base of a width of 40cm or more</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481940'>481940: Paper and paperboard; sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481950'>481950: Paper and paperboard; packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819</a>"]

    

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