Find HS Code and trade information for craft paper storage

Craft Paper Storage

Craft paper storage encompasses a variety of solutions designed to organize and protect rolls and sheets of craft paper, used extensively in arts, design, and packaging.

Material Considerations:

Craft paper itself is typically made from wood pulp, often recycled, and is valued for its fibrous texture and affordability. Storage solutions are commonly constructed from:

• Cardboard: A cost-effective and readily available option, often used for boxes and dividers.
• Plastic: Offers durability and protection from moisture, available in clear bins, tubs, and rolling carts.
• Wood: Provides a more aesthetically pleasing and robust storage option, suitable for dedicated craft rooms.
• Metal: Often used in shelving units for heavier rolls or larger quantities of paper.
• Fabric: Used for creating hanging organizers or protective sleeves.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of craft paper storage is to:

• Organization: Maintain a systematic arrangement of paper by color, weight, size, or project.
• Protection: Shield paper from dust, light, moisture, and physical damage (tears, creases, bending).
• Accessibility: Allow easy access to desired paper types for efficient crafting or design work.
• Space Optimization: Efficiently utilize available space, particularly in studios or smaller work areas.

Function:

Storage solutions function by:

• Containing Rolls: Preventing unrolling and damage to large paper rolls.
• Stacking Sheets: Providing a flat, stable surface for organizing individual sheets.
• Dividing & Separating: Creating compartments to categorize paper types.
• Mobility: Allowing for easy transport of paper within a workspace or to different locations (rolling carts).
• Visibility: Enabling quick identification of paper options (clear bins, open shelving).

Usage Scenarios:

• Home Craft Rooms: Organizing paper for scrapbooking, cardmaking, and general DIY projects.
• Art Studios: Storing paper for painting, drawing, and mixed media applications.
• Design Offices: Managing paper for prototyping, sketching, and presentation materials.
• Packaging Businesses: Organizing paper for wrapping, cushioning, and void fill.
• Retail Environments: Displaying and storing wrapping paper or decorative craft paper.

Common Types:

• Rolling Carts: Mobile storage with multiple tiers for rolls and sheets, often with dividers.
• Storage Boxes: Cardboard or plastic boxes designed to hold specific paper sizes.
• Wall-Mounted Organizers: Shelves, racks, or hanging pockets for vertical storage.
• Under-Bed Storage: Flat containers designed to slide under furniture.
• Divided Bins/Tubs: Plastic containers with adjustable dividers for customized organization.
• Paper Racks: Freestanding or wall-mounted racks specifically designed for rolls.
• File Cabinets: Adapted for storing large paper sheets in hanging folders.
• Custom Shelving: Built-in or modular shelving units tailored to specific space and storage needs.
• Hanging Organizers: Fabric or plastic organizers with pockets for individual sheets or smaller rolls.

The declared goods, “craft paper storage,” refer to containers or articles used for holding or organizing craft paper. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 4819600000: This HS code covers cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers. This is applicable if the storage item is a container made of these materials.
  • Chapter 48: Paper or paperboard; articles thereof.
  • Heading 4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers.
  • Subheading 4819600000: Specifically refers to box files, letter trays and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like.
• 4823901000: This HS code covers other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Other: Of paper pulp. This applies if the storage item is made of paper pulp.
  • Chapter 48: Paper or paperboard; articles thereof.
  • Heading 4823: Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers.
  • Subheading 4823901000: Specifically refers to "Other" articles made of paper pulp.
• 4823908000: This HS code covers other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Other: Other: Other: Other: Gaskets, washers and other seals. This applies if the storage item is a specialized paper-based article.
  • Chapter 48: Paper or paperboard; articles thereof.
  • Heading 4823: Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers.
  • Subheading 4823908000: Specifically refers to "Other" articles, including gaskets, washers, and seals.

Tax Information:

For HS codes 4819600000, 4823901000, and 4823908000, the following tax rates apply:

• Basic tariff: 0.0%
• Additional tariff: 25.0%
• Additional tariff (after April 2, 2025): 30.0%
• Total tariff: 55.0%

Important Note:

Please verify the material composition of the “craft paper storage” item to determine the correct HS code. If the item is made of wood, HS code 9403608093 may be relevant.