About HS Code 481200
This HS code specifically covers paper pulp in the form of filter blocks, slabs, and plates. These specialized products are essential components in various industrial filtration processes, playing a critical role in achieving purity and separation in liquids. Key industries that import and export these goods include food and beverage (e.g., brewing, winemaking), chemical, pharmaceutical, and edible oil processing sectors. Manufacturers of filtration equipment and industrial suppliers are primary traders. The importance of these products lies in their controlled porosity, chemical inertness, and ability to remove specific particles or impurities, ensuring product quality and safety. Trade considerations often involve material specifications, certification for food contact, and consistent performance.
Products Under This Code
Beer filter sheets, wine filter pads, chemical process filter blocks, laboratory filter plates, edible oil filter media
Real World Examples
Pall Corporation filter sheets, Eaton Begerow filter media, ErtelAlsop filter plates, Cuno filter cartridges
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 4703 (chemical wood pulp) or 4704 (mechanical wood pulp) if not clearly in block/slab/plate form, or 4823 (other special papers) if processed into more finished filter paper.
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 4812.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and China are prominent in both production and consumption due to their advanced industrial sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 481200?
HS code 481200 covers: Paper pulp; filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp. This HS code specifically covers paper pulp in the form of filter blocks, slabs, and plates. These specialized products are essential components in various industrial filtration processes, playing a critical role in achieving purity and separation in liquids. Key industries that import and export these goods include food and beverage (e.g., brewing, winemaking), chemical, pharmaceutical, and edible oil processing sectors. Manufacturers of filtration equipment and industrial suppliers are primary traders. The importance of these products lies in their controlled porosity, chemical inertness, and ability to remove specific particles or impurities, ensuring product quality and safety. Trade considerations often involve material specifications, certification for food contact, and consistent performance.
What products fall under HS code 481200?
Beer filter sheets, wine filter pads, chemical process filter blocks, laboratory filter plates, edible oil filter media
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481200?
Can be confused with 4703 (chemical wood pulp) or 4704 (mechanical wood pulp) if not clearly in block/slab/plate form, or 4823 (other special papers) if processed into more finished filter paper.
How is HS code 481200 structured?
HS code 481200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.