About HS Code 480700
This category encompasses composite paper and paperboard products, formed by laminating multiple layers together with an adhesive, without any surface coating or impregnation. These materials are crucial in packaging, construction, and specialized industrial applications where enhanced strength, rigidity, or barrier properties are required. Importers often include manufacturers of packaging materials, construction companies, and producers of specialty papers, seeking robust and versatile base materials. Exporters are typically large paper mills and converting operations in countries with significant forest resources and advanced paper manufacturing capabilities, such as those in North America and Europe. Key considerations in trade involve the specific composition, ply count, and strength characteristics, as well as compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations like EUDR and EUTR, which focus on the legality and sustainability of timber sources. The versatility and performance of these composite materials make them a staple in various industrial supply chains, from consumer goods packaging to advanced industrial insulation and protective barriers.
Products Under This Code
Multi-ply carton board, Laminated paperboard for packaging, Composite insulation paper, Reinforced paper for industrial use, Adhesive-bonded paper sheets, Layered paper for partitions, Heavy-duty composite paper
Real World Examples
Tetra Pak (for aseptic packaging layers), Georgia-Pacific (various paperboard products), Smurfit Kappa (laminated packaging solutions), International Paper (specialty paperboard)
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 4805 (other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked) if the composite nature isn't clearly defined, or with 4811 (coated, impregnated, or covered paper and paperboard) if there's any surface treatment.
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 4807.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include Germany, China, and the USA, while major exporters are Canada, Sweden, and Finland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 480700?
HS code 480700 covers: Paper and paperboard; composite (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets. This category encompasses composite paper and paperboard products, formed by laminating multiple layers together with an adhesive, without any surface coating or impregnation. These materials are crucial in packaging, construction, and specialized industrial applications where enhanced strength, rigidity, or barrier properties are required. Importers often include manufacturers of packaging materials, construction companies, and producers of specialty papers, seeking robust and versatile base materials. Exporters are typically large paper mills and converting operations in countries with significant forest resources and advanced paper manufacturing capabilities, such as those in North America and Europe. Key considerations in trade involve the specific composition, ply count, and strength characteristics, as well as compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations like EUDR and EUTR, which focus on the legality and sustainability of timber sources. The versatility and performance of these composite materials make them a staple in various industrial supply chains, from consumer goods packaging to advanced industrial insulation and protective barriers.
What products fall under HS code 480700?
Multi-ply carton board, Laminated paperboard for packaging, Composite insulation paper, Reinforced paper for industrial use, Adhesive-bonded paper sheets, Layered paper for partitions, Heavy-duty composite paper
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480700?
This code can be confused with 4805 (other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked) if the composite nature isn't clearly defined, or with 4811 (coated, impregnated, or covered paper and paperboard) if there's any surface treatment.
How is HS code 480700 structured?
HS code 480700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.