Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48
In plain English
This category includes paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding, and webs of cellulose fibers that have been cut to specific sizes or shapes, along with various articles made from these materials. The items are further divided into specific groups such as filter materials, printed rolls for recording devices, and molded pulp products. Other sections cover disposable tableware made from bamboo paper or other paper types, as well as miscellaneous paper-based items not listed elsewhere in this chapter.
6-digit subheadings (6)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard
Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus
Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard
Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo
Paper pulp; moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp
Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823
Chapter 48 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Books and printed materials go to Chapter 49 not 48; printing paper / blank paper is 48.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 48
- 4801 — Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
- 4802 — Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other gra…
- 4803 — Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses…
- 4804 — Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than th…
- 4805 — Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets
- 4806 — Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and …
- 4807 — Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with…
- 4808 — Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface s…
- 4809 — Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (i…
- 4810 — Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay…
- 4811 — Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coa…
- 4812 — Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp
- 4813 — Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets…
- 4814 — Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper
- 4816 — Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (o…
- 4817 — Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of …
- 4818 — Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, …
- 4819 — Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellul…
- 4820 — Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or c…
- 4821 — Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed
- 4822 — Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or pap…