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Chapter 48 — Paper and paperboard, articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard

Official Harmonized System headings of Chapter 48. Use these 4-digit codes as the starting point for customs classification; national tariffs extend them to 8–12 digits.

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4-digit headings

22 headings
  • 4801Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
  • 4802Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803, hand-made paper and paperboard
  • 4803Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar, for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded
  • 4804Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803
  • 4805Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets
  • 4806Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets
  • 4807Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
  • 4808Paper 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
  • 4809Carbon 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
  • 4810Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size
  • 4811Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810
  • 4812Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp
  • 4813Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes
  • 4814Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, window transparencies of paper
  • 4816Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes
  • 4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard, boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery
  • 4818Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape, handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
  • 4819Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
  • 4820Registers, account books, diaries and similar, albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard
  • 4821Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed
  • 4822Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)
  • 4823Paper, 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

Descriptions follow the World Customs Organization Harmonized System nomenclature. For customs filing, always confirm the full national code (8–12 digits) with your customs broker or authority — you can collect broker quotes for your shipment on LogiFindex.

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