Paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles

HS v2017 Code: 482010

About paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles

HS code 482010 covers a diverse range of paper and paperboard products, including registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries, and similar articles. These items are essential for record-keeping, organization, and communication in both personal and professional settings. The global demand for these products remains strong, driven by the continued need for physical documentation and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 482010 typically involves a combination of papermaking, printing, and binding techniques. Papermaking starts with the pulping of raw materials, such as wood, recycled paper, or other cellulose-based fibers. The pulp is then processed, refined, and formed into sheets of paper or paperboard. Printing techniques, such as offset, digital, or flexographic printing, are then used to add text, graphics, or other designs to the paper or paperboard. Finally, the printed sheets are cut, folded, and bound using various methods, such as stitching, gluing, or spiral binding, to create the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 482010 include pulp and paper, printing inks, binding materials (such as glue or thread), and various types of machinery, such as papermaking machines, printing presses, and binding equipment. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the production and pricing of the final products.

Production outputs

The items covered under HS code 482010 are primarily consumed by 4820 Paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles industries, as well as 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets and 4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material industries, which may use these products for their own record-keeping, documentation, and publishing needs.

Revisions to 482010

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 482010. The most recent 1 version of this code (482010) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 482010 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles

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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/v2017/4820'>4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482010'>482010: Paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482020'>482020: Paper and paperboard; exercise books</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482030'>482030: Paper and paperboard; binders, folders and file covers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482040'>482040: Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482050'>482050: Paper and paperboard; albums for samples or for collections</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482090'>482090: Paper or paperboard; stationery n.e.c. in heading no. 4820</a>"]

    

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