HS Code 4820Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard
6 six-digit codes · Heading 19 of 22 in Chapter 48 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4820 is for paper stationery that people write in or keep records in, such as registers, account books, notebooks and diaries. It also takes binders, folders, business forms and albums.
Goods answering to “Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard” split into 6 six-digit codes, 482010 through 482090. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 19 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 4820
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 482010 | Paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles |
| 482020 | Paper and paperboard; exercise books |
| 482030 | Paper and paperboard; binders, folders and file covers |
| 482040 | Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets |
| 482050 | Paper and paperboard; albums for samples or for collections |
| 482090 | Paper or paperboard; stationery n.e.c. in heading no. 4820 |
What HS code 4820 covers
Its goods are made of paper or paperboard and are used to write on, to file papers, or to hold samples and collections.
Think of the things on an office desk or in a school bag. Registers and account books record entries. Diaries and note books hold dates and notes. Order books, receipt books, letter pads and memorandum pads are also named in the heading. Folders and binders keep loose sheets together. Albums hold samples or collections.
Some traders call this the HSN code 4820. The four digits are the same. The heading then splits into six-digit codes, and each of those has its own wording. The code you file under must match that wording.
HS code for notebooks, exercise books, binders and business forms
Pick the code by asking what the item is mainly used for. Work through these steps in order and stop at the first match.
- Is it a book or pad for records and notes? This is the HS code for notebooks and diaries.
- Is it an exercise book?
- Is it a binder, folder or file cover? Use 482030.
- Is it a manifold business form or an interleaved carbon set? Use 482040. A manifold form has several copies in one set.
- Is it an album for samples or for collections? Use 482050.
- Is it paper stationery that fits the heading but none of the codes above? Use 482090, the catch-all code for other stationery in heading 4820.
What is not classified in 4820
Many paper goods look close to these items but belong to a neighbouring heading. Check these before you settle on a code.
So do boxes, pouches and wallets that hold an assortment of paper stationery. Box files and letter trays, the kind used in offices and shops, go to 4819 with cartons and cases.
Carbon paper and self-copy paper sold as paper are not stationery books. They go to 4809 or 4816. A manifold business form with carbon sets already built in stays in 482040. Other cut paper articles that are not named anywhere else in Chapter 48 go to 4823.
If you are still unsure, run your product through the HS code classifier. Then match your product against the exact wording of the six-digit code.
HS code 4820 import export data
Knowing the code is only the first step. The next question is who buys and sells these goods. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage is 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. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Related
- Chapter 48 paper and paperboard
- HS 4817 envelopes and writing compendiums
- HS 4819 cartons, box files and letter trays
- HS 4821 paper labels
- HS 4816 carbon and copying papers
- HS 4809 carbon and self copy paper
- HS 4823 other paper articles
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Nearby headings in Chapter 48
- 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
- 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
- 4821Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed2 codes
- 4822Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard…2 codes
- 4823Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to…6 codes
Who ships under 4820?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 6 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 4820: common questions
What is HS code 4820?
It is the heading for registers, account books, diaries and similar items, plus albums for samples or collections, all of paper or paperboard. It sits in Chapter 48 and splits into six subheadings.
What is the HS code for notebooks and diaries?
Use 482010.
Which HS code covers binders, folders and file covers?
Box files and letter trays are different. They belong to heading 4819.
What is the HS code for manifold business forms and carbon sets?
Plain carbon paper and copying papers sold as paper are in 4809 and 4816.
Are envelopes or labels classified under 4820?
No.
How do I confirm the right HS code for stationery?
Compare your product with the exact wording of each six-digit code above. You can also check it in the HS code classifier.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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