About HS Code 480890
This residual category captures various other types of creped, crinkled, embossed, or perforated paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets, excluding corrugated and creped/crinkled kraft paper. These materials are often specialized, designed for specific industrial, hygienic, or decorative purposes where enhanced texture, absorbency, or flexibility is required. Importers range from manufacturers of hygiene products, specialty packaging, and decorative items to industrial converters seeking unique material properties. Exporters are typically specialized paper mills capable of producing these unique textures and finishes, often leveraging advanced processing technologies. Key trade considerations include the specific properties imparted by the creping, crinkling, embossing, or perforating processes, such as absorbency, stretch, or aesthetic appeal, alongside adherence to environmental sourcing standards like EUDR and EUTR. This category highlights the diverse applications of paper beyond standard printing and packaging, catering to niche market demands.
Products Under This Code
Creped tissue paper, Embossed decorative paper, Perforated industrial paper, Crinkled specialty paper, Absorbent creped paper, Textured paper for crafts, Non-kraft creped paperboard
Real World Examples
SCA (hygiene papers), Kimberly-Clark (specialty tissues), Ahlstrom-Munksjö (technical papers), Georgia-Pacific (various paper products)
Common Misclassification
This code is a "basket" category and can be confused with 4803 (toilet or facial tissue stock) if the primary use is hygiene, or with 4805 (other uncoated paper) if the specific processing (creping, embossing) is not recognized.
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 4808.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Germany, and Japan are significant importers, while China, Sweden, and Finland are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 480890?
HS code 480890 covers: Paper and paperboard; other than corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets) or kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803. This residual category captures various other types of creped, crinkled, embossed, or perforated paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets, excluding corrugated and creped/crinkled kraft paper. These materials are often specialized, designed for specific industrial, hygienic, or decorative purposes where enhanced texture, absorbency, or flexibility is required. Importers range from manufacturers of hygiene products, specialty packaging, and decorative items to industrial converters seeking unique material properties. Exporters are typically specialized paper mills capable of producing these unique textures and finishes, often leveraging advanced processing technologies. Key trade considerations include the specific properties imparted by the creping, crinkling, embossing, or perforating processes, such as absorbency, stretch, or aesthetic appeal, alongside adherence to environmental sourcing standards like EUDR and EUTR. This category highlights the diverse applications of paper beyond standard printing and packaging, catering to niche market demands.
What products fall under HS code 480890?
Creped tissue paper, Embossed decorative paper, Perforated industrial paper, Crinkled specialty paper, Absorbent creped paper, Textured paper for crafts, Non-kraft creped paperboard
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480890?
This code is a "basket" category and can be confused with 4803 (toilet or facial tissue stock) if the primary use is hygiene, or with 4805 (other uncoated paper) if the specific processing (creping, embossing) is not recognized.
How is HS code 480890 structured?
HS code 480890 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.