Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

HS v2022 Code: 482040

About paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

HS code 482040 covers a diverse range of paper and paperboard products, including manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets. These items play a crucial role in the global economy, facilitating essential administrative and record-keeping processes across various industries. As a key component of the broader 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard sector, this code represents an important segment of international trade and logistics.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 482040 typically involves a combination of paper manufacturing and specialized printing or conversion techniques. Manifold business forms are often created through multi-layer printing processes, where different sections are printed separately and then assembled. Interleaved carbon sets, on the other hand, are produced by interleaving sheets of paper with carbon paper to create duplicate or triplicate copies.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 482040 items include high-quality paper and paperboard, as well as specialized printing inks, adhesives, and other consumables. Manufacturers may also rely on advanced printing equipment, such as offset presses, digital printers, and specialized binding or folding machines, to ensure the efficient and consistent production of these products.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 482040 are primarily used as administrative and record-keeping tools across a wide range of industries, including 4907 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title, 4908 (Transfers (decalcomanias)) and 4909 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. These products are essential for maintaining accurate records, facilitating transactions, and supporting various administrative processes.

Revisions to 482040

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 482040. The most recent 1 version of this code (482040) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 482040.

Family tree for paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

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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/v2022/482040'>482040: Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets</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/v2022/482020'>482020: Paper and paperboard; exercise books</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482030'>482030: Paper and paperboard; binders, folders and file covers</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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