Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "48" represent products of paper, paper pulp or paperboard.

Specifically, this classification includes the following main contents:

• Paper, paperboard and their products: Including various types of paper and paperboard, such as newsprint, writing paper, wrapping paper, corrugated paperboard, etc.
• Paper pulp products: Including various types of paper pulp, such as wood pulp, waste paper pulp, etc.
• Packaging products: Including paper boxes, paper boxes, paper bags, paper tubes, etc.
• Stationery, printed matter, toilet paper, etc.: Including paper stationery, books, newspapers, magazines, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

Reason for classification:

The first two digits of the HS code "48" are mainly based on the material of the product. As long as the main component of the product is paper, paper pulp or paperboard, it belongs to this category.

More detailed classification will be further subdivided into more specific HS codes based on the specific use, structure, processing methods, etc. of the product.

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The first four digits of the HS code 4810 represent the following classification and meaning:

Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin (Chinese clay) or other inorganic substances, whether or not with an adhesive, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.

6-digit explanation: Classification: Paper and paperboard, single or double-sided coated with kaolin (Chinese clay) or other inorganic substances, whether or not with an adhesive, and whether or not without other coatings, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size:

Specific meaning: Paper and paperboard used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in which the total fiber content exceeds 10% of fibers obtained by mechanical or semi-mechanical processes: light coated paper: other: other: other.

8-10-digit explanation: HS code: 4810226000 Classification: Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin (Chinese clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without adhesive, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size: --> for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, paper and paperboard in which the total fiber content exceeds 10% of fibers obtained by mechanical or semi-mechanical methods: --> light coated paper: --> other: --> other: --> for photographic use, film base paper.

Explanation: This HS code belongs to the classification of paper and paperboard. Specifically, it refers to paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, used for photographic purposes as film base paper. It must meet the following conditions: used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, the total fiber content exceeds 10% of fibers obtained by mechanical or semi-mechanical methods, it belongs to light coated paper, and it is used for photographic purposes as film base paper.

Examples of products: - Film base paper for photographic film - Coated paper for printing - Light coated paper used in photography - Paper for printing photos - Coated paper used in the production of photographic films