What is HS-4 4810 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
4810 — Paper 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
Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4810 when importing paper and paperboard that has been coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances. This includes products like coated printing paper in rolls or sheets, often used for magazines or brochures.
When deciding between subheadings, consider the fibre content and the intended use. For instance, if your product is coated paper for printing with less than 10% mechanical fibres, you might use 481013 or 481014 based on whether it's in rolls or sheets. If it exceeds those dimensions, look at 481019.
For non-graphic purposes, if your kraft paper is coated and contains more than 95% chemically processed wood fibres, you would choose between 481031 and 481032 based on its weight. Products over 150g/m2 fall under 481032, while those at or below that weight fit 481031.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
coated paper · kaolin coated paper · printing paper · kraft paper · non-graphic paper · lightweight coated paper · mechanical fibres · chemically processed fibres · paper rolls · paper sheets
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Coated printing paper for magazines in rolls (HS-6 481013)
- Unfolded coated paper sheets for flyers (HS-6 481014)
- Large format coated sheets for posters (HS-6 481019)
- Lightweight coated paper for stationery (HS-6 481022)
- Kraft paper for packaging, coated for durability (HS-6 481031)
- Heavy kraft paper for non-graphic uses (HS-6 481032)
- Specialty coated paper for labels (HS-6 481099)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify coated paper under HS codes?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What are the differences between HS-6 481013 and 481014?
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Is my kraft paper classified under HS-4 4810?
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What subheading for lightweight coated paper?
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How to determine the right HS code for printing paper?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
HS-4 4810 coated paper classification guide
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
importing kaolin coated paper under HS codes
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
differences between coated paper subheadings
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
choosing the right HS-6 for kraft paper
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understanding mechanical and chemical fibre content in paper
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how to classify printing and writing paper
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HS-4 4810 for non-graphic paper imports
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requirements for lightweight coated paper HS-6
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 4810?
- HS-4 4810 covers coated paper and paperboard, including those for printing, writing, and non-graphic uses, in rolls or sheets.
- How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?
- Consider the intended use, fibre content, and dimensions of your product. For example, use HS-6 481013 for rolls with less than 10% mechanical fibres.
- What is the significance of fibre content in classification?
- Fibre content determines the appropriate subheading, especially between those with less than or more than 10% mechanical fibres.
- Can I use HS-4 4810 for kraft paper?
- Yes, if the kraft paper is coated and meets the specified fibre and weight criteria, it can be classified under HS-4 4810.
- What if my product doesn’t fit neatly into a subheading?
- If your product is not specifically covered by the listed subheadings, consider HS-6 481099 for items not elsewhere classified.
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HS-6 subheadings (10)
- 481013Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls
- 481014Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sheets, sides 435mm or less by 297mm or less, unfolded,
- 481019Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets
- 481022Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets
- 481029Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets
- 481031Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets
- 481032Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets
- 481039Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets
- 481092Paper and paperboard; multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets
- 481099Paper and paperboard; coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets