About HS Code 480512
This HS code pertains to straw fluting paper, an uncoated paperboard made primarily from straw pulp, traded in rolls or sheets. Similar to other fluting papers, it's used as the corrugated layer in cardboard manufacturing, providing strength and cushioning. The use of straw as a raw material offers an environmentally friendly alternative to wood pulp, leveraging agricultural waste products. This makes it particularly attractive in regions with abundant straw resources and a strong emphasis on circular economy principles. Major importers are often countries in Asia and Europe that have both agricultural output and a need for sustainable packaging solutions, such as China, India, and Germany. Exporters typically include countries with significant agricultural sectors and paper mills capable of processing non-wood fibres, like China, India, and some European nations. Key considerations in this trade involve the availability and cost-effectiveness of straw, the technical challenges of processing non-wood fibres, and the growing market demand for eco-friendly and renewable packaging materials.
Products Under This Code
Straw fluting, agricultural waste fluting, non-wood fibre fluting, eco-friendly corrugating medium, sustainable packaging fluting, bio-based fluting, recycled straw fluting
Real World Examples
Nine Dragons Paper (straw-based products), Shanying International (straw pulp paper), various local Chinese manufacturers, European mills experimenting with straw pulp
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 480511 (semi-chemical fluting) or 480519 (other fluting) if the specific straw fibre content is not verified, as its primary distinction is the raw material.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4805.12
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Top importing countries include China, India, and Germany, while major exporters are China, India, and some European countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 480512?
HS code 480512 covers: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, straw fluting paper, rolls or sheets. This HS code pertains to straw fluting paper, an uncoated paperboard made primarily from straw pulp, traded in rolls or sheets. Similar to other fluting papers, it's used as the corrugated layer in cardboard manufacturing, providing strength and cushioning. The use of straw as a raw material offers an environmentally friendly alternative to wood pulp, leveraging agricultural waste products. This makes it particularly attractive in regions with abundant straw resources and a strong emphasis on circular economy principles. Major importers are often countries in Asia and Europe that have both agricultural output and a need for sustainable packaging solutions, such as China, India, and Germany. Exporters typically include countries with significant agricultural sectors and paper mills capable of processing non-wood fibres, like China, India, and some European nations. Key considerations in this trade involve the availability and cost-effectiveness of straw, the technical challenges of processing non-wood fibres, and the growing market demand for eco-friendly and renewable packaging materials.
What products fall under HS code 480512?
Straw fluting, agricultural waste fluting, non-wood fibre fluting, eco-friendly corrugating medium, sustainable packaging fluting, bio-based fluting, recycled straw fluting
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480512?
This code can be confused with 480511 (semi-chemical fluting) or 480519 (other fluting) if the specific straw fibre content is not verified, as its primary distinction is the raw material.
How is HS code 480512 structured?
HS code 480512 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.