HS Code 4812Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp

What HS code 4812 covers

Heading 4812 is narrow. It holds one kind of good: paper pulp filter blocks, slabs and plates. These are shaped pieces of paper pulp. Their job is to filter, so buyers often call them filtration media.

The full text of the code reads "Paper pulp; filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp". Trade lists often shorten it to paper pulp filter blocks. To check a product, look for a block, slab or plate shape made of pulp. Plain paper sheets, rolls and finished paper goods sit in other headings.

HS code 4812 vs related paper headings

Many Chapter 48 headings sound close to 4812. The test is simple: what is the product, and what has been done to it? Here is how the nearest headings differ.

• HS 4823 covers other articles of paper pulp that are not named anywhere else in the chapter, and paper cut to size or shape. A pulp filter block has its own heading, so it goes to 4812 and not to 4823.
• HS 4811 covers paper and paperboard that is coated, impregnated, covered, coloured, decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets. It is about treated paper, not pulp blocks.
• HS 4822 covers bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports made of paper pulp, paper or paperboard. These hold thread or film. They do not filter.
• HS 4818 covers toilet paper, tissues, towels and other household or hospital articles of paper. These are finished consumer goods.

Is the HS code for paper pulp filter blocks the same across countries?

The first six digits come from the Harmonized System, which is kept by the World Customs Organization. Every member country uses the same six digits. So 481200 means the same thing in every market that follows the WCO nomenclature.

Countries then add their own digits. You may see these called an HSN code or an HTS code, depending on the country. The extra digits can differ from one market to the next. Duty rates are also set by each importing country, so check the national tariff for the exact line before you ship.

To confirm the right code for paper pulp filter plates, follow three steps. First, read the official description and match the shape and material. Second, compare it with the nearby headings above. Third, run the product through the HS code classifier. If you still doubt it, ask your customs broker.

HS 4812 import and export data: who imports filter blocks of paper pulp

Trade data shows who buys and sells a product, and how often. They are useful for finding buyers, vetting suppliers and checking a market before you enter it.

EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.

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