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

HS v2022 Code: 481160

About 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

HS code 481160 covers a diverse range of paper and paperboard products that have been coated, impregnated, or covered with various materials such as wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil, or glycerol. These specialized paper products serve a wide variety of applications across industries, from packaging and labeling to insulation and specialty printing. As a key component of the broader 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard industry, this code plays a vital role in global trade and the global economy.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 481160 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the base paper or paperboard is manufactured using traditional pulp and paper-making techniques. The material is then coated, impregnated, or covered with the desired substance, such as wax or oil, using specialized machinery and application methods. This coating or impregnation process can enhance the material's properties, such as water resistance, grease-proofing, or improved printability, depending on the end-use application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 481160 include various grades of paper and paperboard, as well as the coating or impregnation materials, such as wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oils, and glycerol. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment for the coating or impregnation process are essential inputs. The availability and quality of these raw materials and production technologies can significantly impact the competitiveness and innovation within this industry.

Production outputs

The products covered under HS code 481160 are used in a wide range of applications, including packaging, labeling, insulation, and specialty printing. These coated, impregnated, or covered paper and paperboard goods may be further processed or incorporated into a variety of 49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans or 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard products, such as 4819 Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like 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 481160

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 481160. The most recent 1 version of this code (481160) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 481160.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/481160'>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 --> 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/v2022/481159'>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 --> 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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