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

HS v2022 Code: 481099

About 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

HS code 481099 covers a broad range of paper and paperboard products that are coated with inorganic substances, such as clay, calcium carbonate, or other mineral materials. These materials are used to enhance the surface properties of the paper, improving its printability, opacity, and smoothness. The products under this code play a crucial role in the packaging, printing, and publishing industries, as well as in various other applications where specialized paper and paperboard are required.

Production process

The production of paper and paperboard products under HS code 481099 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the base paper or paperboard is manufactured using traditional papermaking techniques, such as pulping, refining, and sheet formation. The coated material is then produced by applying a thin layer of inorganic substances, such as clay or calcium carbonate, to the surface of the paper or paperboard. This coating process can be done using various methods, including blade coating, air-knife coating, or size-press coating, depending on the specific requirements of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 481099 products include pulp, paper or paperboard, inorganic coating materials (e.g., clay, calcium carbonate), and specialized machinery for the coating process. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or steam, and water are necessary for the manufacturing operations. The specific mix of raw materials and equipment used can vary depending on the desired characteristics of the final product.

Production outputs

The products covered under HS code 481099 are primarily used in the printing, packaging, and publishing industries. They can be found in a wide range of applications, including coated printing and writing papers, coated packaging materials, and specialty papers for various industrial and commercial uses. The output of this industry may be consumed by other industries, such as 481013 Uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, for graphic purposes, 481019 Uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, for other purposes, and 482010 Cartons, boxes, and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard.

Revisions to 481099

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 481099. The most recent 1 version of this code (481099) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 481099.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/481099'>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>"]

    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/v2022/481029'>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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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>"]

    

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