Paper and paperboard; exercise books

HS v2017 Code: 482020

About paper and paperboard; exercise books

HS code 482020 covers the import and export of paper and paperboard exercise books. This industry plays a crucial role in the global education and stationery supply chain, providing essential materials for students, schools, and businesses worldwide. As a key component of the broader paper and pulp industry, the exercise book segment contributes significantly to the overall economy, with its products being consumed across a wide range of sectors.

Production process

The production of exercise books typically involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, such as wood pulp or recycled paper, are processed and converted into sheets of paper. These sheets are then cut to the desired size and folded to create the book's pages. The pages are then bound together, often using staples or glue, to form the complete exercise book. Specialized machinery is used to automate and streamline these processes, ensuring consistent quality and efficient production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the exercise book industry include wood pulp, recycled paper, adhesives, and binding materials. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as paper cutting and binding machines, to facilitate the manufacturing process. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also crucial inputs for powering the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 482020 is exercise books, which are consumed by 851711 students, 851712 schools, and 851713 businesses for a variety of educational and organizational purposes. These exercise books may also be used as inputs for other related industries, such as 482010 notebooks or 482090 other paper and paperboard articles.

Revisions to 482020

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 482020. The most recent 1 version of this code (482020) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 482020 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for paper and paperboard; exercise books

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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/v2017/482020'>482020: Paper and paperboard; exercise books</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> 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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