Insulation paper Hs Code

Insulation paper harmonized system code

Product Overview Insulation paper classified under HS Code 481190 is a specialized cellulose-based paper designed primarily for thermal and electrical insulation applications within various industrial sectors. This product is characterized by its high dielectric strength, low thermal conductivity, and resistance to moisture and chemical degradation, which are critical for maintaining insulation integrity. Typically produced from refined wood pulp through advanced processing techniques such as calendaring and coating, insulation paper under this classification exhibits uniform thickness ranging from 50 to 200 microns, controlled density, and enhanced mechanical strength. The HS Code 481190 encompasses subcategories including greaseproof paper, parchment paper, and other treated papers that function as barriers or insulators in food packaging, electronic component separation, and thermal insulation in manufacturing processes. Commercially, insulation paper is extensively utilized in food service industries for wrapping and baking purposes, in retail packaging as moisture and grease barriers, and in industrial processing for electrical insulation and thermal management. Its value proposition lies in its multifunctionality, compliance with food safety and electrical standards, and adaptability to diverse manufacturing requirements, making it a critical material in global supply chains. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 481190 falls within Chapter 48 (Paper and Paperboard; Articles of Paper Pulp), specifically under Heading 4811, which covers paper and paperboard, coated or impregnated with plastics or other substances, excluding those of heading 4803. The subheading 481190 designates other paper and paperboard treated or coated for special purposes, including insulation. This classification is justified by the product’s specialized treatment processes that impart insulating properties, distinguishing it from untreated or standard paper products. From a trade perspective, insulation paper is commonly packaged in rolls or sheets, wrapped in moisture-resistant film to prevent environmental degradation during transport. Preservation methods include humidity control and anti-static treatments to maintain product integrity. Shipping often adheres to international packaging standards such as ISO 9001 to ensure compliance with global logistics and customs protocols. Quality standards aligned with ISO 5632 and ASTM D257 for electrical insulation materials are typically referenced, supporting regulatory compliance and facilitating customs clearance. This detailed classification and specification framework aids importers, exporters, and customs officials in accurate product identification, tariff application, and adherence to WTO trade agreements.

Insulation paper Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, except where the context otherwise requires, a reference to “paper” includes references to paperboard (irrespective of thickness or weight per m²). 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Articles of Chapter 30; (b) Stamping foils of heading 32.12; (c) Perfumed papers or papers impregnated or coated with cosmetics (Chapter 33); (d) Paper or cellulose wadding impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent (heading 34.01), or with polishes, creams or similar preparations (heading 34.05); (e) Sensitised paper or paperboard of headings 37.01 to 37.04; (f) Paper impregnated with diagnostic or laboratory reagents (heading 38.22); (g) Paper-reinforced stratified sheeting of plastics, or one layer of paper or paperboard coated or covered with a layer of plastics, the latter constituting more than half the total thickness, or articles of such materials, other than wall coverings of heading 48.14 (Chapter 39); (h) Articles of heading 42.02 (for example, travel goods); (ij) Articles of Chapter 46 (manufactures of plaiting material); (k) Paper yarn or textile articles of paper yarn (Section XI); (l) Articles of Chapter 64 or Chapter 65; (m) Abrasive paper or paperboard (heading 68.05) or paper- or paperboard-backed mica (heading 68.14) (paper and paperboard coated with mica powder are, however, to be classified in this Chapter); (n) Metal foil backed with paper or paperboard (generally Section XIV or XV); (o) Articles of heading 92.09; (p) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or (q) Articles of Chapter 96 (for example, buttons, sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers) and napkin liners). 3.- Subject to the provisions of Note 7, headings 48.01 to 48.05 include paper and paperboard which have been subjected to calendering, super-calendering, glazing or similar finishing, false water-marking or surface sizing, and also paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coloured or marbled throughout the mass by any method. Except where heading 48.03 otherwise requires, these headings do not apply to paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres which have been otherwise processed. 4.- In this Chapter the expression “newsprint” means uncoated paper of a kind used for the printing of newspapers, of which not less than 50 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, unsized or very lightly sized, having a surface roughness Parker Print Surf (1 MPa) on each side exceeding 2.5 micrometres (microns), weighing not less than 40 g/m² and not more than 65 g/m², and applies only to paper : (a) in strips or rolls of a width exceeding 28 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 28 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state. 5.- For the purposes of heading 48.02, the expressions “paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes” and “non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper” mean paper and paperboard made mainly from bleached pulp or from pulp obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process and satisfying any of the following criteria : (A) For paper or paperboard weighing not more than 150 g/m2 : (a) containing 10 % or more of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, and1. weighing not more than 80 g/m2, or 2. coloured throughout the mass; or (b) containing more than 8 % ash, and 1. weighing not more than 80 g/m2, or 2. coloured throughout the mass; or (c) containing more than 3 % ash and having a brightness of 60 % or more; or (d) containing more than 3 % but not more than 8 % ash, having a brightness less than 60 %, and a burst index equal to or less than 2.5 kPa·m2/g; or (e) containing 3 % ash or less, having a brightness of 60 % or more and a burst index equal to or less than 2.5 kPa·m2/g. (B) For paper or paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m2 : (a) coloured throughout the mass; or (b) having a brightness of 60 % or more, and 1. a caliper of 225 micrometres (microns) or less, or 2. a caliper of more than 225 micrometres (microns) but not more than 508 micrometres (microns) and an ash content of more than 3 %; or (c) having a brightness of less than 60 %, a caliper of 254 micrometres (microns) or less and an ash content of more than 8 %. Heading 48.02 does not, however, cover filter paper or paperboard (including tea-bag paper) or felt paper or paperboard. 6.- In this Chapter “kraft paper and paperboard” means paper and paperboard of which not less than 80 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by the chemical sulphate or soda processes. 7.- Except where the terms of the headings otherwise require, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres answering to a description in two or more of the headings 48.01 to 48.11 are to be classified under that one of such headings which occurs last in numerical order in the Nomenclature. 8.- Headings 48.03 to 48.09 apply only to paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres : (a) in strips or rolls of a width exceeding 36 cm; or (b) in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state. 9.- For the purposes of heading 48.14, the expression “wallpaper and similar wall coverings” applies only to : (a) Paper in rolls, of a width of not less than 45 cm and not more than 160 cm, suitable for wall or ceiling decoration : (i) Grained, embossed, surface-coloured, design-printed or otherwise surface-decorated (for example, with textile flock), whether or not coated or covered with transparent protective plastics; (ii) With an uneven surface resulting from the incorporation of particles of wood, straw, etc.; (iii) Coated or covered on the face side with plastics, the layer of plastics being grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated; or (iv) Covered on the face side with plaiting material, whether or not bound together in parallel strands or woven; (b) Borders and friezes, of paper, treated as above, whether or not in rolls, suitable for wall or ceiling decoration; (c) Wall coverings of paper made up of several panels, in rolls or sheets, printed so as to make up a scene, design or motif when applied to a wall. Products on a base of paper or paperboard, suitable for use both as floor coverings and as wall coverings, are to be classified in heading 48.23. 10.- Heading 48.20 does not cover loose sheets or cards, cut to size, whether or not printed, embossed or perforated.11.- Heading 48.23 applies, inter alia, to perforated paper or paperboard cards for Jacquard or similar machines and paper lace. 12.- Except for the goods of heading 48.14 or 48.21, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and articles thereof, printed with motifs, characters or pictorial representations, which are not merely subsidiary to the primary use of the goods, fall in Chapter 49.