HS Code 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
3 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 22 in Chapter 48 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page explains each code in plain words and shows how to tell it from nearby paper headings.
“Paper 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” divides three ways under heading 4808 — 480810, 480840 and 480890. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 8 of 22 in Chapter 48, Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard, which runs to 101 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4808
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 480810 | Paper and paperboard; corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 |
| 480840 | Paper and paperboard; kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 |
| 480890 | Paper and paperboard; other than corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets) or kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 |
What HS code 4808 covers
Heading 4808 groups paper and paperboard that has been shaped or given a texture. Corrugated paper has a wavy layer inside it. Creped and crinkled paper is wrinkled on purpose. Embossed paper carries a raised pattern, and perforated paper has small holes. All of it must be traded in rolls or sheets.
One rule matters most. Tissue, towel and napkin stock for household or sanitary use does not belong here. It sits in heading 4803, so check the HS 4803 tissue and towel stock page if your paper is that kind of material. You may also see this heading written as HSN code 4808 or HTS 4808. The heading means the same thing in each case.
How to choose the right 4808 subheading
Work through the three subheadings in order. Stop at the first one that fits your paper.
Countries build longer national codes on top of the shared six-digit code, and the extra digits can differ from one country to the next. So the same corrugated paper may carry a different full code in each market, while the six-digit part stays aligned. If you are unsure, test your product description in the HS code classifier.
- Kraft paper that is creped or crinkled, with or without embossing or holes: 480840.
HS 4808 vs nearby paper headings
Most mistakes come from picking a neighbour. These short checks help you rule headings in or out.
- HS 4805 uncoated paper and paperboard: plain uncoated grades not named elsewhere, with no corrugating or creping.
- HS 4807 composite paper: layers stuck together with an adhesive and not coated.
- HS 4810 kaolin-coated paper: paper coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances.
- HS 4811 coated or printed paper: coated, impregnated, coloured, decorated or printed paper that fits no earlier heading.
- HS 4819 cartons and boxes of paper: finished boxes, cartons and cases. A corrugated box is a made-up article, so it goes here. Heading 4808 is for the rolls or sheets before they are made into boxes.
HS code 4808 import export data
If you trade corrugated paper or creped kraft, the code is only the start. You also want to know who buys and who sells. Search by 480810, 480840 or 480890 to keep your view on the exact product.
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Related
- Chapter 48 paper and paperboard HS codes
- HS 4803 tissue and towel stock
- HS 4804 uncoated kraft paper
- HS 4805 uncoated paper and paperboard
- HS 4807 composite paper
- HS 4810 kaolin-coated paper
- HS 4811 coated or printed paper
- HS 4819 cartons and boxes of paper
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Nearby headings in Chapter 48
- 4802Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics…11 codes
- 4803Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses…1 code
- 4804Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of…12 codes
- 4805Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets11 codes
- 4806Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other…4 codes
- 4807Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an…1 code
- 4809Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers…2 codes
- 4810Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or…10 codes
- 4811Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated…7 codes
- 4812Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp1 code
- 4813Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or…3 codes
- 4814Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper2 codes
Who ships under 4808?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section X: Pulp of Wood; Paper and Paperboard, chapters 47–49.
HS Code 4808: common questions
What is HS code 4808?
It sits in Chapter 48 and excludes the tissue and towel stock of heading 4803.
What is the HS code for corrugated paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets?
Use 480810.
Which HS code is used for creped or crinkled kraft paper?
Use 480840.
What product does HS code 480890 refer to?
It is the catch-all code in this heading. It covers creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated paper that is neither corrugated nor kraft.
Are corrugated boxes classified under 4808?
No. Boxes, cartons and cases made of paper or paperboard go to heading 4819.
Is the HS code for corrugated paper the same across countries?
The first six digits follow the shared system, so 480810 means the same everywhere. Countries add their own longer codes after those digits, so check the local tariff line before you file.
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