Paper & paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets

HS v2022 Code: 480524

About paper & paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets

HS code 480524 covers the classification of uncoated paper and paperboard known as testliner or recycled linerboard. This type of material is a crucial component in the packaging industry, serving as the base layer for corrugated cardboard and other containerboard products. As a recycled fiber-based product, testliner plays a significant role in the circular economy, promoting sustainability and reducing waste within the broader paper and pulp sector.

Production process

The production of testliner (HS 480524) involves a multi-step process. First, waste paper and other recycled fiber sources are collected and processed into pulp. This pulp is then fed into a paper machine, where it is formed into a continuous web and dried to the desired basis weight, typically 150 g/m2 or less. The resulting testliner is then wound into rolls or cut into sheets, ready for further conversion or use in downstream applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of testliner (HS 480524) are recycled paper and paperboard materials. These waste fibers are the main raw material used to create the pulp that is then formed into the testliner product. In addition to the recycled fiber, the production process also requires water, chemicals (such as sizing agents and fillers), and specialized papermaking machinery and equipment.

Production outputs

Testliner (HS 480524) is a key input for the production of corrugated cardboard and other containerboard products, which are classified under 482310 Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles of paper or paperboard. These containerboard products are widely used in the packaging industry for a variety of applications, including shipping, storage, and display of goods. The testliner material provides the base layer for the corrugated structure, offering strength and protection for the packaged items.

Revisions to 480524

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 480524. The most recent 1 version of this code (480524) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 480524.

Family tree for paper & paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets

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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/v2022/4805'>4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480524'>480524: Paper &amp; paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480511'>480511: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480512'>480512: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, straw fluting paper, rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480519'>480519: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480525'>480525: Paper &amp; paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480530'>480530: Paper and paperboard; sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480540'>480540: Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480550'>480550: Paper and paperboard; felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480591'>480591: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480592'>480592: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/480593'>480593: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805</a>"]

    

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