Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "48" represent products made 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, packaging paper, corrugated cardboard, etc.
• Paper pulp products: Including various types of paper pulp, such as wood pulp, waste paper pulp, etc.
• Paper products: Including various products made of paper, paper pulp, or paperboard, such as paper boxes, paper bags, paperboard boxes, wallpaper, labels, envelopes, paper tableware, toilet paper, etc.

Reason for classification:

This classification is based on material (paper, paper pulp, or paperboard) and product type (paper products). Simply put, any product mainly made of paper, paper pulp, or paperboard is typically classified under HS code "48".

To more accurately determine the HS code for a specific product, it is also necessary to look at the detailed description, material composition, and usage of the product.

The first four digits of the HS code: 4811

Classification description: Paper, paperboard, cellulose cotton linters, and cellulose fiber nets, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated, or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, but not those described in Chapters 4803, 4809, or 4810.

The six-digit classification: Paper, paperboard, cellulose cotton linters, and cellulose fiber nets, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated, or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, excluding those described in Chapters 4803, 4809, or 4810.

Specific meaning: Paper and paperboard coated, impregnated, or covered with plastic (excluding adhesives): bleached, weight exceeding 150 g/m²: other.

8-10 digit explanation: hscode: 4811516000 Classification: Paper, paperboard, cellulose cotton linters, and cellulose fiber nets, coated with plastic, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated, or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, excluding those described in Chapters 4803, 4809, or 4810: --> Paper and paperboard coated with plastic, impregnated, or covered (excluding adhesives): --> Bleached paper and paperboard, weight exceeding 150 g/m²: --> Other Explanation: This HS code refers to paper and paperboard coated with plastic, impregnated, or covered, with a weight exceeding 150 g/m² of bleached paper and paperboard, but excluding adhesives. It is a sub-item under Chapter 4811 and excludes products described in Chapters 4803, 4809, or 4810.

Examples of products: * Plastic-coated corrugated cardboard * Coated paper for printing * Plastic-impregnated paperboard boxes * Heavyweight bleached paper with plastic coating * Decorative paper with plastic surface treatment