Paper and paperboard; exercise books

HS v2022 Code: 482020

About paper and paperboard; exercise books

HS code 482020 covers the classification of paper and paperboard products, including exercise books. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential materials for educational, office, and personal use. The production and trade of these products are significant, as they support a wide range of industries and activities.

Production process

The production of paper and paperboard products under HS code 482020 typically involves a series of steps. First, raw materials such as wood pulp, recycled paper, and various additives are processed and refined to create the desired paper or paperboard. This is followed by cutting, folding, and binding the material into the final products, such as exercise books, notebooks, and other stationery items.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of paper and paperboard products under HS code 482020 include wood pulp, recycled paper, and various chemicals and additives used for processing and finishing the materials. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as paper-making machines, cutting and binding tools, and packaging materials, are essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 482020 are exercise books, notebooks, and other paper-based stationery products. These outputs are often consumed by 851762 Office machines and parts thereof and 950300 (Toys; tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ('scale') models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds) industries, as well as by individual consumers for educational, office, and personal use.

Revisions to 482020

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 482020. The most recent 1 version of this code (482020) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 482020.

Family tree for paper and paperboard; exercise books

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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/v2022/4820'>4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482020'>482020: Paper and paperboard; exercise books</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482010'>482010: Paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482030'>482030: Paper and paperboard; binders, folders and file covers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482040'>482040: Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482050'>482050: Paper and paperboard; albums for samples or for collections</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482090'>482090: Paper or paperboard; stationery n.e.c. in heading no. 4820</a>"]

    

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