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Color Sheet

A color sheet, also known as a coloring page or coloring book page, is an illustration with lines and shapes intended to be filled in with color, typically using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or paints.

Material:

• Paper: The base material is typically paper, varying in weight and texture. Thicker paper (e.g., cardstock) is more suitable for markers and paints to prevent bleed-through.
• Ink: Illustrations are created using ink, often black outlines, though color may be present in some designs.
• Coloring Mediums: Color sheets are designed to be used with a variety of coloring tools:
  • Crayons: Wax-based, widely accessible, and blendable.
  • Colored Pencils: Wax or oil-based, allowing for detailed work and layering.
  • Markers: Ink-based, providing vibrant colors and smooth coverage.
  • Paints: Watercolors, acrylics, or other paints can be used, requiring thicker paper.

Purpose:

• Recreational: Primarily used for relaxation, stress relief, and enjoyment.
• Educational: Develops fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition in children. Can also be used to teach shapes, letters, and numbers.
• Creative Expression: Allows individuals to express their artistic abilities and personalize images.

Function:

The core function of a color sheet is to provide a blank canvas for coloring. The pre-drawn lines define shapes and areas, guiding the user to create a finished image. The act of coloring itself is the primary function, offering a meditative and creative outlet.

Usage Scenarios:

• Children's Activities: A common pastime for children, often as part of educational or entertainment activities.
• Adult Coloring: A popular trend among adults for stress reduction and mindfulness.
• Therapeutic Applications: Used in art therapy to promote emotional expression and relaxation.
• Hobby & Leisure: A relaxing hobby for individuals of all ages.

Common Types:

• Simple Coloring Pages: Featuring basic shapes and designs, suitable for young children.
• Character Coloring Pages: Depicting popular cartoon, movie, or book characters.
• Mandala Coloring Pages: Intricate geometric designs, often used for meditative coloring.
• Nature Coloring Pages: Featuring animals, plants, and landscapes.
• Holiday Coloring Pages: Themed around specific holidays (e.g., Christmas, Halloween).
• Detailed Coloring Pages: Complex designs with intricate patterns, popular among adults.
• Digital Coloring Pages: Images that can be colored electronically using software or apps.

Based on the provided information, determining the precise HS code for "color sheet" requires further clarification of the material composition and intended use. However, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 4811512050: Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives); Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m²; In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state; 0.3 mm or more in thickness. This code applies to coated paper or paperboard, potentially including colored varieties, if it meets the weight and dimension criteria and is plastic-coated.

  • Chapter 48: Paper or paperboard; manufactures therefrom, paper pulp board or paper pulp.
  • Heading 4811: Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810.
  • Subheading 4811.51: Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives).
  • Subheading 4811.51.20: Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m².
  • Subheading 4811.51.20.50: In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state; 0.3 mm or more in thickness.

• 4811514000: Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives); Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m²; In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state; Other. This code is similar to 4811512050 but applies to coated paper or paperboard that meets the weight and dimension criteria but does not have a thickness of 0.3 mm or more.

  • Chapter 48: Paper or paperboard; manufactures therefrom, paper pulp board or paper pulp.
  • Heading 4811: Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810.
  • Subheading 4811.51: Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives).
  • Subheading 4811.51.40: Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m².
  • Subheading 4811.51.40.00: Other.

• 3919905060: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls; Other; Other. If the "color sheet" is self-adhesive and made of plastic, this code may be applicable.

  • Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • Heading 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
  • Subheading 3919.90: Other.
  • Subheading 3919.90.50: Other.
  • Subheading 3919.90.50.60: Other.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'color sheet' are limited, with only the following 3 found.

It is important to determine the material composition (paper, plastic, or other) and whether the sheet is self-adhesive to select the correct HS code.