About HS Code 481160
This category covers paper and paperboard coated, impregnated, or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil, or glycerol, excluding certain specific types. These materials are highly valued in international trade for their excellent grease and moisture resistance, making them indispensable in the food packaging industry, as well as for industrial protective applications. Key players in this trade include specialty paper manufacturers, food processors, and industrial suppliers. The demand is often driven by the need for safe and effective food wrapping, bakery liners, and protective interleaf papers. Considerations include food safety regulations, the type of wax or oil used, and the increasing market interest in sustainable and compostable alternatives to traditional wax coatings.
Products Under This Code
Wax paper, butcher paper, bakery pan liners, interleaf paper for metal sheets, fruit wrapping paper
Real World Examples
Reynolds Kitchens Wax Paper, Dixie Waxed Paper, various deli wrap brands, industrial rust-inhibiting papers
Common Misclassification
It might be confused with 4808 (corrugated paper) if used as a liner, or 481190 (other coated paper) if the coating isn't clearly wax or oil-based.
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 4811.60
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Countries with significant food processing and packaging industries, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan, are key players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 481160?
HS code 481160 covers: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. This category covers paper and paperboard coated, impregnated, or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil, or glycerol, excluding certain specific types. These materials are highly valued in international trade for their excellent grease and moisture resistance, making them indispensable in the food packaging industry, as well as for industrial protective applications. Key players in this trade include specialty paper manufacturers, food processors, and industrial suppliers. The demand is often driven by the need for safe and effective food wrapping, bakery liners, and protective interleaf papers. Considerations include food safety regulations, the type of wax or oil used, and the increasing market interest in sustainable and compostable alternatives to traditional wax coatings.
What products fall under HS code 481160?
Wax paper, butcher paper, bakery pan liners, interleaf paper for metal sheets, fruit wrapping paper
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481160?
It might be confused with 4808 (corrugated paper) if used as a liner, or 481190 (other coated paper) if the coating isn't clearly wax or oil-based.
How is HS code 481160 structured?
HS code 481160 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.