Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

HS v2022 Code: 481151

About paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

HS code 481151 covers a broad range of coated, impregnated, or covered paper and paperboard products that are used in a variety of industries. These materials are essential for packaging, labeling, and various other applications where a durable, water-resistant, or specialized surface is required. The global trade in these products is significant, reflecting their importance in international supply chains and the diverse needs of manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 481151 typically involves coating, impregnating, or covering base paper or paperboard with plastics. This can be done through processes such as extrusion coating, lamination, or the application of polymer dispersions. The specific techniques used will depend on the desired properties and end-use of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 481151 goods include base paper or paperboard, various plastic resins (such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride), and specialized machinery for the coating, impregnation, or covering processes. Additionally, additives like fillers, pigments, or other performance-enhancing chemicals may be incorporated into the production process.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 481151 include a wide range of coated, impregnated, or covered paper and paperboard products that are used in packaging, labeling, and other applications. These materials may be consumed by industries such as 4819 Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, 4821 Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed, and 4811 Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets.

Revisions to 481151

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 481151. The most recent 1 version of this code (481151) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 481151.

Family tree for paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

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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/v2022/4811'>4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481151'>481151: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481110'>481110: Paper and paperboard; tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481141'>481141: Paper and paperboard; self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481149'>481149: Paper and paperboard; gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481159'>481159: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481160'>481160: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481190'>481190: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    

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