HS-4 · Heading
4806 — Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets
Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4806 when importing products like vegetable parchment or greaseproof paper, typically found in rolls or sheets. For example, if you're bringing in rolls of vegetable parchment used for baking, this heading applies directly.
Choosing between the subheadings can be tricky. For instance, if your product is a roll of tracing paper, you'll want to classify it under HS-6 480630. However, if it’s a greaseproof paper used for food packaging, HS-6 480620 is the correct choice.
The distinction between HS-6 480610 for vegetable parchment and HS-6 480640 for glassine papers is also important. Vegetable parchment is often used in cooking, while glassine is typically used for packaging and preserving items due to its translucent nature.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
HS-4 4806 · vegetable parchment · greaseproof paper · tracing paper · glassine paper · translucent paper · paper import codes · paper classification · rolls and sheets · food packaging paper · craft paper · import regulations · paper products · customs codes · paper trade
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Vegetable parchment rolls for baking
- Greaseproof paper sheets for food wrapping
- Tracing paper for architectural drawings
- Glassine sheets for archival storage
- Translucent paper used in craft projects
- Rolls of glazed paper for packaging
- Papers used in food service applications
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 4806 used for?
- How do I classify vegetable parchment?
- What are the differences between greaseproof and glassine paper?
- Which HS-6 code for tracing paper?
- How to import greaseproof paper?
- What are the requirements for importing paper products?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify vegetable parchment under HS codes
- difference between greaseproof paper and tracing paper
- importing glassine paper for packaging
- requirements for importing rolls of paper
- understanding HS-6 codes for paper products
- best practices for importing paper and paperboard
- how to choose the right HS code for paper
- what to know about importing translucent paper
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of papers are included in HS-4 4806?
- HS-4 4806 includes vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, and glassine papers.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my product?
- Identify the specific type of paper you are importing; for example, use HS-6 480610 for vegetable parchment or HS-6 480620 for greaseproof paper.
- Are there specific import regulations for these paper products?
- Yes, regulations may vary based on the type of paper and its intended use, especially for food-related products.
- Can I use the same HS code for different types of paper?
- No, each type of paper has its own HS code; ensure you classify correctly to avoid customs issues.
- What is the difference between glassine and greaseproof paper?
- Glassine is a smooth, translucent paper often used for packaging, while greaseproof paper is treated to resist oil and moisture, commonly used for food.
- Is tracing paper considered a specialty paper?
- Yes, tracing paper is a specialty paper used primarily for drawing and drafting, and it falls under HS-6 480630.
Continue classification
Parent context
Nearby siblings
Related actions
Next best action
Pick one of these actions to move from reading to a defensible classification decision.
Browse this heading in the lookup
Heading-browse mode uses HS-6 480600 (first line of this block).