Hand-made paper or paperboard

HS v2022 Code: 480210

About hand-made paper or paperboard

HS code 480210 covers the production of hand-made paper or paperboard, a specialized segment of the broader paper and pulp industry. This industry plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of high-quality, artisanal paper products used in various applications, from stationery and packaging to specialty printing and artistic endeavors. The hand-made paper industry contributes to the preservation of traditional craftsmanship and the production of unique, customized paper goods that are valued for their aesthetic appeal and sustainability.

Production process

The production of hand-made paper or paperboard involves a series of meticulous, labor-intensive steps. Skilled artisans begin by selecting and preparing the raw materials, which may include natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or plant-based pulp. These materials are then beaten, refined, and mixed with water to create a pulp slurry. The pulp is then carefully laid out and pressed onto a mold or screen, allowing the water to drain and the fibers to form a cohesive sheet. Finally, the sheets are dried, often using traditional methods such as air-drying or pressing, and may undergo additional finishing processes to enhance their texture, color, or other properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hand-made paper or paperboard include natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or plant-based pulp, as well as specialized equipment like molds, screens, and presses. Artisans may also utilize various additives, dyes, or sizing agents to achieve desired characteristics in the final product. The industry relies on skilled labor, traditional knowledge, and a commitment to sustainable practices to ensure the quality and uniqueness of the hand-made paper goods.

Production outputs

The primary output of the hand-made paper or paperboard industry is, of course, the specialized paper products themselves. These may include stationery, greeting cards, packaging materials, and artistic papers used in printmaking, calligraphy, and other creative applications. The hand-made paper produced under HS code 480210 Hand-made paper or paperboard may be consumed by industries such as 481100 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, 482010 Diaries, notebooks and address books, and 950700 Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, among others.

Revisions to 480210

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 480210. The most recent 1 version of this code (480210) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 480210.

Family tree for hand-made paper or paperboard

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/48'>48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4802'>4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480210'>480210: Hand-made paper or paperboard</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480220'>480220: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480240'>480240: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480254'>480254: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480255'>480255: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480256'>480256: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480257'>480257: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480258'>480258: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480261'>480261: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480262'>480262: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480269'>480269: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)</a>"]

    

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