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Paper (compress list)
*HS Heading^)**	Description
4707	Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard
4801	Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
4802	Uncoated 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 rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard
4803	Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used 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 or sheets
4804	Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading 4802 or 4803
4805	Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter
4806	Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets
4807	Composite 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 or sheets
4808	Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803
4809	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets
4810	Paper 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 rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size
4811	Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810
4812	Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp
4813	Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes
4814	Wallpaper and similar wallcoverings; window transparencies of paper
4816	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes
4817	Envelopes, 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
4818	Toilet 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 not exceeding 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
4819	Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
4820	Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), 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 or paperboard
4821	Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed
4822	Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)
4823	Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

^*) The commodities mentioned may also be covered by other specific sampling cards depending on their precise nature.

Paper
Recommended minimum quantity for each final sample	Approx. 1 m² rolled or folded in A4 size 10 sheets of A4 size 1 or more pieces of individual articles (depending on their size)
Applicable standards (ISO and EU Norms) and relevant legislation	ISO 186 Paper and board – Sampling to determine average quality ISO 7213 or EN 27213 Pulps. Sampling for testing You should also refer to your national legislation and national guidelines regarding sampling.

Equipment needed
Suggested sampling tool depending on the method used	General tools: knife, scissors, measuring tape etc.
Containers to be used for the sampling	Plastic bags or boxes, different sizes, with or without pre-printed label (P00) Paper bags or cardboard boxes (cartons) different sizes, with or without pre-printed label (R00, R01) Solid cover Wrapping paper
Safety precautions and risk assessment	Please refer to your national legislation and guidelines on health and safety. Pay attention to safety and warning signs. Wear personal protective equipment. You should be aware of and follow any health and safety instructions in the local risk assessment and/or safe working practices for the location where the sampling is to take place. Personal protective equipment Hand protection: if necessary Head protection: if necessary Eye protection: safety goggles, if necessary

Sampling plan
Type of consignment	Procedure
Consignment for customs clearance	The aggregate sample consists of an appropriate number of incremental samples. When you are satisfied the consignment is homogeneous, one incremental sample is usually taken as representing the goods covered by the same customs declaration. The minimum size of sample must correspond to approx. 1 m² rolled or folded in A4 size.
Bale or bundles, packing case, parcel or pallet load	Equal quantities of incremental samples are taken from different packages found at different positions in the transport vehicle or in the storage facility by random selection or systematically. Avoiding all damaged sheets, take sufficient sheets from different selected units to provide enough sample for the requested testing (see recommended minimum quantity). If known, mark the machine direction on the sheets. If the unit is composed of elements (reams of parcels) packaged together, assemble all the selected units and select elements from them using the same method that was used to select the units from the consignment.
Reel (Roll)	Equal quantities of incremental samples are taken from one or more positions throughout the consignment, from different units by random selection or systematically. Remove all damaged layers from the outside of each selected reel plus three undamaged layers of paper or one undamaged layer of board. Then cut the same number of sheets from each selected reel to create a final sample. The number of sheets taken from the lot must be sufficient to provide enough sample (see recommended minimum quantity). The sheet may be taken directly from the real or the real may be cut across its full width, the pile of cut sheets allowed to fall to each side, the reel removed, and the sheets cut from each pile. If the unit is a package that cannot be completely unwrapped, cut window(s) of dimensions approx. 45 cm x 45 cm. Through window, cut to a sufficient depth to enable withdraw the number of sheets to create a final sample. Remove all damaged layers plus at least three outermost undamaged layers of paper or one undamaged layer of board. Vary the position of the window(s) within and between units.
Individual articles	1 or more representative pieces are taken depending on the size of the article. Where the article is small (all dimensions up to 10 cm) ensure that the final sample consists of at least 3 pieces.

Handling of samples
General comments	Taking samples: You must ensure that the goods being checked consist of a single consignment. If there are several consignments, they should be identified separately. An aggregate sample may be formed only from packages from the same lot contained in the same consignment. Samples of paper or board units are selected by random method or systematically from a lot of the consignment. Unit = component of a lot which may be in the form of a reel, a bale, a bundle, a parcel, the contents of a packing case, a pallet load etc. The incremental samples (sheets) are further combined and sub-divided to provide the final samples. The procedure differs if the unit is a package that can be completely unwrapped from units that cannot be unwrapped. All incremental samples must be of the same size. Care should be taken in handling samples. Appropriate gloves must be worn as touching paper with bare hands may appreciably effect the chemical, physical, optical, surface or other characteristics of paper. The samples having visible defects or damages due to sampling or transportations cannot be used for testing. Packing the samples: The final samples should be wrapped in a plastic or paper box or placed in a solid plastic or paper cover or envelope. The samples should be kept flat, free from wrinkles and folds. If the samples are in the form of very narrow strips, wind them on a core. The individual articles should be packaged in the plastic or paper bags or cardboard boxes (cartons) of various sizes.
Sampling form	Fill in the sampling form. One copy should be attached to the samples and one copy should be kept for the record.
Transport	Samples should be kept at room temperature in a dry and well-ventilated place. They must be protected from exposure to conditions which may change their properties.
Storage	Samples should be kept at room temperature in a dry and well-ventilated place. They must be protected from exposure to conditions which may change their properties.

Revisions
Version	Date	Changes
1.1	30.01.2020	First version

Paper
Definition (list of HS codes covered by this card)	Paper and paperboard; For wood pulp or other fibrous cellulosic material see specific card for ‘Chemicals, solids’. For waste and scrap paper and paperboard see specific card for ‘Waste’. For products in retail sale packages see specific card for ‘Retail packages and finished articles’.

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