Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets

HS v2022 Code: 481029

About paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets

HS code 481029 covers a broad range of paper and paperboard products that are coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances. These materials are primarily used for writing, printing, and other graphic purposes, and are an essential component of the global publishing, packaging, and commercial printing industries. The demand for these products is closely tied to economic activity and the continued reliance on physical media for various applications.

Production process

The production of paper and paperboard covered under HS code 481029 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, which may include wood pulp, recycled paper, and various mineral coatings, are combined and processed into a paper or paperboard base. This base is then coated with the desired inorganic substances, such as kaolin, to enhance its surface properties and suitability for printing or writing applications. The coated material is then cut, trimmed, and packaged for distribution to end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 481029 include wood pulp, recycled paper, kaolin, and other inorganic coating materials. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as paper-making machines, coating applicators, and cutting/trimming devices, are essential for the manufacturing process. Energy, water, and skilled labor are also important inputs in this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 481029 are various types of coated paper and paperboard products, including writing paper, printing paper, and other graphic media. These materials are widely used in the publishing, commercial printing, and packaging industries, as well as for other applications that require high-quality, coated paper surfaces. Other HS codes that may consume the output of this industry include 480100 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, 480255 Uncoated paper and paperboard, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets, and 481013 (Kraft paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives)), among others.

Revisions to 481029

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 481029. The most recent 1 version of this code (481029) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 481029.

Family tree for paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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/v2022/4810'>4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481029'>481029: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481013'>481013: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing &amp; writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481014'>481014: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sheets, sides 435mm or less by 297mm or less, unfolded,</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481019'>481019: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481022'>481022: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481031'>481031: Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481032'>481032: Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481039'>481039: Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481092'>481092: Paper and paperboard; multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481099'>481099: Paper and paperboard; coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    

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