HS Code 4813Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes
3 six-digit codes · Heading 13 of 22 in Chapter 48 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4813 is the customs heading for cigarette paper, also called rolling paper. It sorts the paper by form: booklets or tubes, narrow rolls, or anything else.
“Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes” divides three ways under heading 4813 — 481310, 481320 and 481390. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 13 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.
What HS code 4813 covers
Heading 4813 is for paper made to roll cigarettes. The paper can be cut to size, packed as small booklets, or shaped into tubes. It can also come on a reel. Many people simply call it rolling paper.
In some countries you may see the same heading written as HSN code 4813 or HTS code 4813. The first four digits are the part to look for.
Cigarette paper has a heading of its own inside Chapter 48. So it should not be filed under the general paper headings.
Cigarette paper codes: 481310, 481320 and 481390
The three codes split cigarette paper by how it is supplied. The form of the product decides the code, not the brand or the end buyer.
Here is the short version of each one.
- 481320: cigarette paper on rolls that are 5 cm wide or less.
- 481390: cigarette paper in any other form, such as rolls wider than 5 cm.
How to choose the right 4813 subheading
Start with the product description on the shipping papers. Then work through three questions in order.
If yes, use 481310.
Next, is it on a roll? Measure the width. A roll of 5 cm or less goes to 481320. A roll of exactly 5 cm still counts here, because the wording says "not exceeding 5cm".
If the paper is neither a booklet, a tube nor a narrow roll, use 481390. This is the answer to the common question about the difference between 481320 and 481390: it comes down to roll width and form.
If you are still unsure, try the HS code classifier before you file.
Related paper headings to check
Some paper products look close to cigarette paper but sit elsewhere in Chapter 48. A quick check can prevent a wrong filing.
Paper that is cut to size or shape and is not named in another heading goes to 4823. Coated, impregnated, coloured or printed paper in rolls or sheets can fall under 4811. Glassine, greaseproof and tracing papers belong to 4806.
If your item matches one of these better than it matches cigarette paper, use that heading instead.
Cigarette paper import and export data under HS 4813
Want to know who imports cigarette paper under HS 4813, or who supplies it? Shipment records can show you.
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Related
- Chapter 48 paper and paperboard codes
- HS 4823 paper cut to size n.e.c.
- HS 4811 coated or impregnated paper
- HS 4812 filter blocks of paper pulp
- HS 4806 glassine and tracing papers
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Nearby headings in Chapter 48
- 4807Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an…1 code
- 4808Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets)…3 codes
- 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
- 4814Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper2 codes
- 4816Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other…2 codes
- 4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper…3 codes
- 4818Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs…5 codes
- 4819Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose…6 codes
- 4820Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or…6 codes
Who ships under 4813?
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 4813: common questions
What is the HS code for cigarette paper in booklets or tubes?
Use 481310.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper in rolls?
Rolls with a width of 5 cm or less go under 481320. Other forms, including wider rolls, go under 481390.
What is the HS code for rolling papers?
Rolling papers made for cigarettes fit heading 4813.
What is the difference between 481320 and 481390?
481320 is only for rolls up to 5 cm wide. 481390 covers cigarette paper that is not a narrow roll, a booklet or a tube.
Where can I find import and export data for HS 4813?
Open the live records on EximDataX and look up this heading. The data section on this page explains what you will see.
How often is HS 4813 shipment data updated?
Refresh timing depends on the market. The data section on this page gives the schedule.
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