About HS Code 481151
This HS code encompasses bleached paper and paperboard that has been coated, impregnated, or covered with plastics, excluding those with adhesive properties. These materials are characterized by their weight exceeding 150g/m2, indicating a substantial and durable product. The plastic treatment provides enhanced properties such as water resistance, grease resistance, and improved strength, making them ideal for high-performance packaging, food service applications, and certain industrial uses. Major importers are countries with significant food and beverage industries, retail sectors, and manufacturing requiring protective packaging, such as the United States, Germany, and China. Exporters often include nations with advanced paper and plastics processing capabilities, like Finland, Sweden, and Japan. Traders need to consider the type of plastic coating (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene), the barrier properties it provides, and compliance with food safety regulations, which are critical for many end-uses.
Products Under This Code
Plastic-coated paperboard for liquid packaging, Bleached PE-coated paper cups, Grease-resistant food packaging paper, Laminated paperboard for frozen foods, Moisture-barrier paperboard, Ovenable paperboard, Release liner base paper
Real World Examples
Tetra Pak (packaging material), Elopak (carton board), Stora Enso Natura, Metsä Board Pro FBB, International Paper Coated Board
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with other plastic-coated papers (e.g., 481159 for unbleached or lighter weight), but 481151 specifically denotes bleached paper/paperboard over 150g/m2. It should also not be confused with plastic films (Chapter 39) or self-adhesive papers (481141).
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 4811.51
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers typically include the USA, Germany, and China, while major exporters are Finland, Sweden, and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 481151?
HS code 481151 covers: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. This HS code encompasses bleached paper and paperboard that has been coated, impregnated, or covered with plastics, excluding those with adhesive properties. These materials are characterized by their weight exceeding 150g/m2, indicating a substantial and durable product. The plastic treatment provides enhanced properties such as water resistance, grease resistance, and improved strength, making them ideal for high-performance packaging, food service applications, and certain industrial uses. Major importers are countries with significant food and beverage industries, retail sectors, and manufacturing requiring protective packaging, such as the United States, Germany, and China. Exporters often include nations with advanced paper and plastics processing capabilities, like Finland, Sweden, and Japan. Traders need to consider the type of plastic coating (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene), the barrier properties it provides, and compliance with food safety regulations, which are critical for many end-uses.
What products fall under HS code 481151?
Plastic-coated paperboard for liquid packaging, Bleached PE-coated paper cups, Grease-resistant food packaging paper, Laminated paperboard for frozen foods, Moisture-barrier paperboard, Ovenable paperboard, Release liner base paper
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481151?
This code can be confused with other plastic-coated papers (e.g., 481159 for unbleached or lighter weight), but 481151 specifically denotes bleached paper/paperboard over 150g/m2. It should also not be confused with plastic films (Chapter 39) or self-adhesive papers (481141).
How is HS code 481151 structured?
HS code 481151 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.