What is HS code 480442 used for?
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HS-6 · Subheading
Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets
Heading 4804 — Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803
Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard
Use HS-6 480442 when importing or exporting uncoated kraft paper and paperboard that weighs between 150 and 225 g/m². This includes products like rolls of bleached kraft paper used for packaging or printing.
This code specifically applies to kraft paper that is uniformly bleached and contains over 95% chemically processed wood fibers. It differs from HS-6 480441, which covers similar paper but with different weight specifications.
When considering HS-6 480442, note that it excludes uncoated kraft paper under HS-6 4802 and HS-6 4803, which pertain to other types of paper and paperboard. Ensure your product meets the weight and fiber content criteria.
If you're dealing with kraft paper that is not bleached or has a different fiber composition, you may need to look at other classifications. This code is specific to a certain quality and treatment of kraft paper.
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.
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Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
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