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

HS v2022 Code: 481159

About 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

HS code 481159 covers a wide range of paper and paperboard products that are coated, impregnated, or covered with plastics, excluding adhesives. These materials are used in a variety of applications, from packaging and labeling to industrial and construction uses. As a key component of the global trade in paper and related products, this industry plays a vital role in the broader economy.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 481159 typically involves coating, impregnating, or covering paper or paperboard with various plastic materials. This can be done through processes such as extrusion, lamination, or dip-coating, depending on the specific product and its intended use. The choice of production method is often influenced by factors like the desired level of protection, the thickness of the coating, and the properties of the underlying paper or paperboard.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 481159 include paper or paperboard, as well as a variety of plastic materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as coating or lamination lines, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry may rely on various chemical additives, dyes, or other materials to achieve the desired properties and characteristics of the final product.

Production outputs

The goods produced under HS code 481159 are used in a wide range of applications, including 481810 Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, 481920 Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, and 481940 Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more. These products are often used in packaging, labeling, and various industrial applications.

Revisions to 481159

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 481159. The most recent 1 version of this code (481159) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 481159.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/481159'>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 --> 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/v2022/481151'>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 --> 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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