HS Codes Chapter 48 - Paper And Paperboard

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Chapter - 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
Heading 4801Newsprint as specified in Note 4 to chapter 48, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state
Heading 4802Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size, and handmade paper and paperboard (excluding newsprint of heading 4801 and paper of heading 4803)
Heading 4803Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state
Heading 4804Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state (excluding goods of heading 4802 or 4803)
Heading 4805Other paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state, not worked other than as specified in Note 3 to this chapter, n.e.s.
Heading 4806Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state
Heading 4807Composite paper and paperboard "made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive", not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state
Heading 4808Corrugated paper and paperboard "with or without glued flat surface sheets", creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state (excluding goods of heading 4803)
Heading 4809Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, incl. coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates, whether or not printed, in rolls of a width 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side 36 cm and the other side 15 cm in the unfolded state
Heading 4810Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin "China clay" or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size (excluding all other coated papers and paperboards)
Heading 4811Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size (excluding goods of heading 4803, 4809 and 4810)
Heading 4812Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp
Heading 4813Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes
Heading 4814Wallpaper and similar wallcoverings of paper; window transparencies of paper
Heading 4815Floor coverings on a base of paper or paperboard, whether or not cut to size (excluding similar floor coverings with textile backings, and floor coverings without backings)
Heading 4816Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, in rolls of a width of = 36 cm or in rectangular or square sheets with no side measuring 36 cm in the unfolded state, or cut into shapes other than rectangles or squares, together with full duplicator stencils and offset plates of paper, whether or not in boxes
Heading 4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery (excluding letter cards, postcards and correspondence cards with imprinted postage stamps)
Heading 4818Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width = 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
Heading 4819Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.s.; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
Heading 4820Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders, folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper and paperboard
Heading 4821Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed
Heading 4822Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard, whether or not perforated or hardened
Heading 4823Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, in strips or rolls of a width = 36 cm, in rectangular or square sheets of which no side 36 cm in the unfolded state, or cut to shape other than rectangular or square, and articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs or cellulose fibres, n.e.s.

FAQs About Global HS Code List

As we come across new product launches every day, so there was a need to create a system to track import and export of a nation. So, A Harmonized System Code or Harmonized System of Nomenclature was developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in 1988. Since 1988, HS Codes have been reformed five times, namely in 1996, 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2017. The sole purpose of Global HS Codes is to identify different goods and products which assist authorities in charging custom Duties, Surcharge, taxes, and monitor import export. An HC Code list includes specific names and HS numbers to classify various goods and commodities.

HS Codes are of great use in international trade as they cover over 5000+ commodities and 95% of global Trade.HS Codes are very important while performing import/export operations. The customs authorities use HS Codes to identify goods and commodities and apply tariffs and taxes. If you don’t include the correct HS Code on your Commercial bill and shipment details, it will result in the recipient paying the wrong tax while your shipment might delay.

A HS Code can be of 6 to 10 digits, in which the first six digits remains same for all countries as per WCO rules and norms while last 4 digits are used variably by custom authorities. A Global HS Code list includes 21 sections and 99 chapters which are followed by 1,244 heading and 5,244 subheadings.
For Further Explanation, let us now understand with General structure of HS Code with an example.

Consider this HS Code: 88664422
·Chapter: Here First two digits (88) represents chapter,
· Heading: Next two digits (66) represent headings.
·Subheading: Further, two digits (44) represent subheadings.
· Regional Tariff: Last Two digits (22) represent Regional Tariff.

By using our HS Code Search option, you can find the HS Code of your desired goods and products. You just simply need to enter the product and perform the search, and then your HS code will appear. Now, how would you identify the chapter, heading, and subheading of your product? You can easily understand the HS Code Structure in the table given below.

Type Product Category HS Code
Section Textiles & Textile Articles ******
Chapter (88) Knitted or crocheted fabrics 88
Heading (66) Fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of 30 cm 8866
Subheading (44) Knitted or crocheted fabrics of artificial filaments PRINTED 886644
SCAD SERVICES PTE LIMITED 0.44
Regional Tariff (22) ******** 88664422

Hence, the HS Code for printed fabric is 88664422.

Yes, HS Code is Different per country for the classification of goods. Each country has its addition to the HS Code system to transfer vital information of goods. The first six digits remains fixed while the rest are decided by the respected country.

ITC HS Codes are categorized into two schedules –
Schedule (I) – It Includes all the rules and procedures of import policies.
Schedule (II) – It consists of all rules and procedures of all export operations of the country.

The India HS/HSN Code list covers around 21 sections followed by 99 chapters, 1244 headings and 5,222 subheadings. Every section is classified into different chapters. Each chapter consists of several headings and every heading consists of many Subheadings.

For example, suppose you are looking for the ITC-HS Code of a painting. After performing a search on our HS Code Search, you found that ITC-HS Code for painting is 970110. Now, to understand this product's ITC-HS Code structure, read the points given below:
· Here, the first two digits (97) represent chapters. · The two digits (01) represent heading. · And the last two digits (10) represent subheading.

Exim Trade data offers a Harmonized system code list of over 60+ countries across the globe. You can search the HS Code of any product by simply entering the product name on the search option. Also, you can view the sample global import export trade data (search) at Exim Trade Data. We give deep insights into world trade data that will help you derive better strategies, avoid risk and find better business opportunities across the globe.

HS Code in India is known as ITC HS Codes that stands for Indian Trade Clarification or Indian Tariff Code. These codes are used for classifying goods and performing export-import operations. A standard ITC HS Code consists of 8 digits. The first six digits are fixed as per WCO rules. And the next two digits are assigned by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).