About HS Code 482190
This category encompasses unprinted labels made from paper or paperboard, serving as the raw material for various labeling applications across industries. These labels are traded internationally primarily as semi-finished goods, destined for printing houses, manufacturers with in-house printing capabilities, and packaging companies. Importers are typically businesses that add value through printing, customization, and application, found globally wherever goods are produced and packaged. Exporters are often large paper mills or specialized label stock manufacturers, frequently located in countries with strong pulp and paper industries like Finland, Sweden, and the USA, as well as major manufacturing hubs like China. Key aspects of this trade include the type of paper (e.g., thermal, coated, uncoated), adhesive quality, roll or sheet format, and increasingly, sustainability certifications. The demand is closely tied to global manufacturing output and the need for efficient, customizable labeling solutions.
Products Under This Code
Thermal transfer label rolls, direct thermal label stock, adhesive paper sheets, blank die-cut labels, fanfold labels, continuous label rolls, tag stock
Real World Examples
Avery blank labels, UPM Raflatac unprinted label stock, Fasson (Avery Dennison) blank rolls, Zebra blank thermal labels
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 482110 (printed labels), but the key differentiator is the absence of any printing, making it a raw or semi-finished product.
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 4821.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Germany, and China are major players in the import and export of unprinted paper and paperboard labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 482190?
HS code 482190 covers: Paper and paperboard; labels of all kinds, unprinted. This category encompasses unprinted labels made from paper or paperboard, serving as the raw material for various labeling applications across industries. These labels are traded internationally primarily as semi-finished goods, destined for printing houses, manufacturers with in-house printing capabilities, and packaging companies. Importers are typically businesses that add value through printing, customization, and application, found globally wherever goods are produced and packaged. Exporters are often large paper mills or specialized label stock manufacturers, frequently located in countries with strong pulp and paper industries like Finland, Sweden, and the USA, as well as major manufacturing hubs like China. Key aspects of this trade include the type of paper (e.g., thermal, coated, uncoated), adhesive quality, roll or sheet format, and increasingly, sustainability certifications. The demand is closely tied to global manufacturing output and the need for efficient, customizable labeling solutions.
What products fall under HS code 482190?
Thermal transfer label rolls, direct thermal label stock, adhesive paper sheets, blank die-cut labels, fanfold labels, continuous label rolls, tag stock
What are common misclassifications for HS code 482190?
This code is often confused with 482110 (printed labels), but the key differentiator is the absence of any printing, making it a raw or semi-finished product.
How is HS code 482190 structured?
HS code 482190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.