Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)
2 declarable lines
Heading 4822 covers bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports made of paper pulp, paper or paperboard, whether or not perforated or hardened. It has two declarable lines: 4822.10.00.00 for supports of a kind used for winding textile yarn and 4822.90.00.00 for other supports. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Paperboard bobbins for winding textile yarn
- Paper cops used in yarn spinning
- Paper pulp spools for sewing thread
- Perforated paperboard spools for yarn dyeing
- Hardened paperboard yarn supports
- Paperboard spools for winding non-textile cord or tape
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is a bobbin, spool, cop or similar support, not a tube, carton or other paper article.
- Confirm the material is paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not plastic, wood or metal.
- Decide the use: supports of a kind used for winding textile yarn go to 4822.10.00.00.
- All other paper, paperboard or paper pulp supports go to 4822.90.00.00.
- Perforated or hardened construction does not change the heading; the article remains in 4822.
Often confused with
- Heading 3923Plastic bobbins and spools
Plastic spools, cops and similar supports are classified in heading 3923.
- Heading 4421Wooden bobbins and spools
Wooden articles are classified in chapter 44, not chapter 48.
- Heading 7326Metal bobbins and spools
Metal articles are classified in chapter 73, not chapter 48.
- Heading 4823Paperboard shipping tubes
Tubes for packing or mailing are not bobbins, spools, cops or similar winding supports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for paper bobbins used to wind textile yarn?
Use 4822.10.00.00 for bobbins, spools, cops and similar paper supports of a kind used for winding textile yarn. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on paperboard spools for textile yarn?
The general (MFN) rate for 4822.10.00.00 is Free. For other paper supports in 4822.90.00.00, the general (MFN) rate is also Free.
How do I classify paper spools that are not for textile yarn?
Classify them in 4822.90.00.00 if they are paper, paperboard or paper pulp supports of heading 4822. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.