Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard

HS v2017 Code: 843930

About machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard

hs code 843930 covers machinery used for finishing paper or paperboard. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader paper and printing sector, which is an important part of the manufacturing economy. The machinery covered by this code is essential for transforming raw paper and paperboard materials into finished products that can be used in a wide range of applications, from packaging to publishing.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the use of specialized machinery to perform various finishing operations on paper and paperboard. This can include processes such as cutting, trimming, creasing, perforating, and embossing the materials to create the desired final product. The machinery may also incorporate features for applying coatings, laminates, or other treatments to enhance the properties of the paper or paperboard.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include the raw paper and paperboard materials, as well as the specialized machinery and equipment needed to perform the finishing operations. This machinery may include cutting devices, folding mechanisms, embossing rollers, and other specialized components. Additionally, the industry may require various consumable supplies, such as inks, coatings, and adhesives, to complete the finishing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are finished paper and paperboard products that have been transformed through various finishing techniques. These outputs may include items such as 481810 Envelopes, 481920 Boxes and cartons of paper or paperboard, and 481940 Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, which are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including packaging, printing, and construction.

Revisions to 843930

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 843930. The most recent 1 version of this code (843930) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 843930 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8439'>8439: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843930'>843930: Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843910'>843910: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843920'>843920: Machinery; for making paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843991'>843991: Machinery; parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843999'>843999: Machinery; parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard</a>"]

    

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