Machinery; for making paper or paperboard

HS v2022 Code: 843920

About machinery; for making paper or paperboard

HS code 843920 covers machinery used in the production of paper and paperboard. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, as paper and paperboard are essential materials for a wide range of applications, including packaging, printing, and office supplies. The machinery classified under this code is responsible for transforming raw materials, such as wood pulp and recycled paper, into the finished products that are consumed by various industries and consumers worldwide.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve a series of mechanical and chemical processes. The raw materials are first broken down and refined into a pulp, which is then fed into papermaking machines. These machines use a combination of rollers, screens, and drying mechanisms to form the paper or paperboard sheets, which are then cut, trimmed, and prepared for further processing or distribution.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include wood pulp, recycled paper, chemicals (such as sizing agents and dyes), and specialized machinery. The machinery itself is a critical input, as it must be capable of handling the high-speed, high-volume production required to meet global demand for paper and paperboard products. Additionally, skilled labor, energy, and water are important resources needed for efficient and sustainable production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are various types of paper and paperboard products, including 481810 Toilet paper, 481840 Sanitary towels and tampons, 481920 Wallpaper, and 481940 Cigarette paper. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, such as packaging, printing, and office supplies, as well as by individual consumers.

Revisions to 843920

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 843920. The most recent 1 version of this code (843920) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 843920.

Family tree for machinery; for making paper or paperboard

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8439'>8439: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843920'>843920: Machinery; for making paper or paperboard</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843910'>843910: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843930'>843930: Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843991'>843991: Machinery; parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843999'>843999: Machinery; parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard</a>"]

    

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