Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

HS v2017 Code: 482040

About paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

HS code 482040 covers a diverse range of paper and paperboard products, including manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets. These items play a crucial role in the administrative and record-keeping processes of businesses across various industries. As a key component of the broader paper and printing industry, this code represents an important segment of the global economy, facilitating efficient data management and communication.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 482040 typically involves a combination of paper manufacturing, printing, and specialized finishing techniques. Paper and paperboard are first produced using pulp, often from wood or recycled materials, which is then processed into sheets or rolls. These base materials are then printed with the necessary information and forms, using techniques such as offset printing, flexography, or digital printing. Finally, the printed sheets may be cut, perforated, or interleaved with carbon paper to create the desired manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 482040 include paper and paperboard, printing inks, and specialized machinery for printing, cutting, and finishing the products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating the production equipment and ensuring the quality and accuracy of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 482040 are manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets, which are used by businesses and organizations for various administrative and record-keeping purposes. These products may be consumed by a wide range of industries, including 851700 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, 300000 Pharmaceutical products, and 870000 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof.

Revisions to 482040

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 482040. The most recent 1 version of this code (482040) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 482040 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

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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/v2017/482040'>482040: Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets</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/v2017/482020'>482020: Paper and paperboard; exercise books</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482030'>482030: Paper and paperboard; binders, folders and file covers</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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