HS Code 4822
Paper Spools, Bobbins and Cops
HS code 4822 covers paper or paperboard bobbins, spools, and cops used as supports for winding industrial materials like textiles and metal foils during manufac
HS Code 4822 — Paper Spools, Bobbins and Cops
This code covers cylindrical or conical supports made from paper pulp or paperboard used widely in the textile and industrial sectors. These items serve as structural cores for winding yarns, threads, or industrial foils and can be perforated or chemically hardened for durability.
What's included
- Textile yarn bobbins
- Spinning cops
- Industrial paperboard spools
- Perforated paper supports
- Hardened paper cones
What's excluded
- Plastic bobbins → use
3923(Made of plastic rather than paper pulp or paperboard.)
Common examples
- Conical paper yarn bobbins
- Cylindrical industrial paper spools
- Paperboard spinning tubes
- Perforated paper bobbins for dyeing
Frequently asked questions
Can these bobbins be perforated?
Yes, bobbins captured under this code can be perforated or chemically hardened for use in specific industrial processes like dyeing or high-tension winding.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Often requires a Certificate of Origin to benefit from preferential textile-related trade agreements.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Italy
- Top importers: India, Vietnam, Bangladesh
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Key takeaway
Essential for the textile industry, these paper-based supports are classified here regardless of whether they are hardened or perforated.
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