About HS Code 480640
HS 480640 encompasses glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, traded in rolls or sheets. Glassine is a highly dense, smooth, and transparent paper produced through extensive supercalendering, giving it excellent barrier properties against air, grease, and moisture. It is widely used in protective packaging, interleaving, and as a base for release liners. Importers and exporters include packaging companies, pharmaceutical firms, food manufacturers, and industrial suppliers. Germany, the USA, and China are significant players in the production and trade of glassine and similar transparent papers, driven by demand for high-performance, aesthetically pleasing, and protective packaging solutions across various industries.
Products Under This Code
Glassine bags, release liner base paper, interleaving paper for photographs, window envelopes, candy twist wraps, pharmaceutical packaging inserts, archival sleeves
Real World Examples
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Glassine, Sappi Translucent Paper, Nordic Paper Glassine
Common Misclassification
Often confused with tracing paper (480630) or even certain plastic films (Chapter 39) due to its transparency, but glassine is distinct due to its paper base and specific manufacturing process.
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 4806.40
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and China are significant players in the production and trade of glassine and similar transparent papers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 480640?
HS code 480640 covers: Paper; glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets. HS 480640 encompasses glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, traded in rolls or sheets. Glassine is a highly dense, smooth, and transparent paper produced through extensive supercalendering, giving it excellent barrier properties against air, grease, and moisture. It is widely used in protective packaging, interleaving, and as a base for release liners. Importers and exporters include packaging companies, pharmaceutical firms, food manufacturers, and industrial suppliers. Germany, the USA, and China are significant players in the production and trade of glassine and similar transparent papers, driven by demand for high-performance, aesthetically pleasing, and protective packaging solutions across various industries.
What products fall under HS code 480640?
Glassine bags, release liner base paper, interleaving paper for photographs, window envelopes, candy twist wraps, pharmaceutical packaging inserts, archival sleeves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480640?
Often confused with tracing paper (480630) or even certain plastic films (Chapter 39) due to its transparency, but glassine is distinct due to its paper base and specific manufacturing process.
How is HS code 480640 structured?
HS code 480640 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.