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

HS v2022 Code: 480525

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

HS code 480525 covers a specific type of paper and paperboard product known as testliner or recycled linerboard. This material is primarily used as the outer layer or facing in the production of corrugated cardboard and other packaging solutions. As a recycled fiber-based product, testliner plays a crucial role in the circular economy, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability within the broader paper and packaging industry.

Production process

The production of testliner (HS 480525) involves the recycling of waste paper and paperboard materials. These raw inputs are pulped, refined, and then formed into a continuous web or sheet on specialized paper-making machinery. The resulting testliner is then dried, calendered (pressed), and cut to the desired size and specifications before being shipped to customers for further processing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of testliner (HS 480525) include waste paper and paperboard materials, water, and various chemical additives used to enhance the strength, sizing, and other properties of the final product. Specialized paper-making equipment, such as pulpers, refiners, and paper machines, are also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

Testliner produced under HS code 480525 is primarily consumed by the 382311 corrugated paperboard, 382312 non-corrugated paperboard, and 382319 other paperboard industries, where it is used as the outer facing or linerboard in the production of corrugated boxes, containers, and other packaging solutions. The testliner may also be further processed and converted into other paper-based products, such as 480524 uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, weight over 150 g/m2, which fall under different HS codes.

Revisions to 480525

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 480525. The most recent 1 version of this code (480525) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 480525.

Family tree for paper & paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, 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/v2022/480525'>480525: Paper &amp; paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, 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/v2022/480524'>480524: Paper &amp; paperboard; uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, 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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