HS Code Subheading

Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus

4823.40 Subheading
Section X — Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

About HS Code 482340

This category encompasses specialized paper and paperboard products, specifically rolls, sheets, and dials, that are printed for use in self-recording apparatus. These are critical consumables for devices like chart recorders, medical monitors, industrial process controllers, and older fax machines, where data needs to be physically recorded over time. The international trade in these items, while perhaps less prominent than general office paper, remains essential for industries relying on precise analog data capture. Importers include hospitals, industrial plants, laboratories, and maintenance services globally. Exporters are often specialized printing companies or paper converters, frequently located in countries with precision manufacturing capabilities, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Key considerations include print accuracy, paper stability, resistance to environmental factors, and compatibility with specific recording instruments. The market is gradually shrinking due to digital transformation but retains niche demand.

Products Under This Code

ECG recording paper, chart recorder rolls, fax paper rolls, tachograph charts, medical monitor paper, industrial process recorder paper, seismograph paper

Real World Examples

GE Healthcare ECG paper, Honeywell chart recorder paper, Siemens medical recording paper, Kanzaki specialty papers

Common Misclassification

This code is distinct due to the "printed for self-recording apparatus" clause; it should not be confused with general printed paper (e.g., 4901 or 4911) or unprinted specialty papers (e.g., 482390).

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 4823.40

Recording paperChart paper

Related Codes

4823.20 Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard 4823.61 Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard 4823.69 Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo 4823.70 Paper pulp; moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp 4823.90 Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823

Industry

This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.

Trade Overview

Japan, Germany, and the USA are significant players in the export and import of these specialized recording papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 482340?

HS code 482340 covers: Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus. This category encompasses specialized paper and paperboard products, specifically rolls, sheets, and dials, that are printed for use in self-recording apparatus. These are critical consumables for devices like chart recorders, medical monitors, industrial process controllers, and older fax machines, where data needs to be physically recorded over time. The international trade in these items, while perhaps less prominent than general office paper, remains essential for industries relying on precise analog data capture. Importers include hospitals, industrial plants, laboratories, and maintenance services globally. Exporters are often specialized printing companies or paper converters, frequently located in countries with precision manufacturing capabilities, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Key considerations include print accuracy, paper stability, resistance to environmental factors, and compatibility with specific recording instruments. The market is gradually shrinking due to digital transformation but retains niche demand.

What products fall under HS code 482340?

ECG recording paper, chart recorder rolls, fax paper rolls, tachograph charts, medical monitor paper, industrial process recorder paper, seismograph paper

What are common misclassifications for HS code 482340?

This code is distinct due to the "printed for self-recording apparatus" clause; it should not be confused with general printed paper (e.g., 4901 or 4911) or unprinted specialty papers (e.g., 482390).

How is HS code 482340 structured?

HS code 482340 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.