Heading · Chapter 48
4807: Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
Heading 4807 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 4807.00, in chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 10.8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 10.8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Subheadings 1
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$635kUS$635k+US$3m+US$23m+> US$59m
Exports: 90
- Netherlands: US$254m
- Germany: US$125m
- United States: US$59m
- Switzerland: US$44m
- Italy: US$41m
- China: US$41m
- Sweden: US$38m
- France: US$25m
- Canada: US$23m
- Finland: US$22m
- Türkiye: US$19m
- United Kingdom: US$16m
- Poland: US$16m
- Spain: US$13m
- Belgium: US$8m
- Slovenia: US$7m
- South Korea: US$5m
- Ukraine: US$5m
- Saudi Arabia: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$3m
- India: US$3m
- Thailand: US$3m
- Czechia: US$3m
- Greece: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Austria: US$2m
- Jordan: US$2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2m
- Japan: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$1m
- Taiwan: US$1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Russia: US$922k
- Belarus: US$914k
- Malaysia: US$887k
- Romania: US$828k
- Denmark: US$805k
- Ireland: US$717k
- Portugal: US$659k
- Lebanon: US$635k
- Croatia: US$631k
- Estonia: US$617k
- Slovakia: US$560k
- South Africa: US$482k
- Singapore: US$290k
- Mexico: US$275k
- Luxembourg: US$231k
- Brazil: US$223k
- Serbia: US$219k
- Latvia: US$212k
- Israel: US$196k
- Hungary: US$185k
- Vietnam: US$178k
- Uzbekistan: US$166k
- Australia: US$165k
- Sri Lanka: US$125k
- Chile: US$114k
- Egypt: US$101k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$206kUS$206k+US$3m+US$10m+> US$34m
Imports: 188
- United States: US$88m
- Belgium: US$67m
- United Kingdom: US$62m
- Germany: US$61m
- Poland: US$46m
- Spain: US$34m
- France: US$34m
- China: US$30m
- Mexico: US$29m
- Italy: US$28m
- Netherlands: US$22m
- Canada: US$18m
- Sweden: US$17m
- Austria: US$13m
- Malaysia: US$12m
- Portugal: US$11m
- Czechia: US$11m
- India: US$11m
- Türkiye: US$10m
- Saudi Arabia: US$10m
- Switzerland: US$9m
- Hungary: US$8m
- Denmark: US$8m
- Ireland: US$7m
- Croatia: US$7m
- Brazil: US$7m
- Romania: US$7m
- Bulgaria: US$6m
- Lithuania: US$6m
- Chile: US$6m
- Norway: US$6m
- Latvia: US$5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$5m
- Greece: US$5m
- Slovakia: US$5m
- Serbia: US$5m
- South Korea: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- Indonesia: US$4m
- Colombia: US$3m
- Jordan: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Australia: US$3m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Finland: US$3m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$3m
- Algeria: US$3m
- Costa Rica: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Peru: US$2m
- Morocco: US$2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2m
- Sri Lanka: US$2m
- Estonia: US$2m
- Russia: US$2m
- Tunisia: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Japan: US$2m
- Philippines: US$2m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | US$254m | 31.5% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$125m | 15.5% |
| 3 | United States | US$59m | 7.4% |
| 4 | Switzerland | US$44m | 5.4% |
| 5 |  Italy | US$41m | 5.1% |
| 6 |  China | US$41m | 5% |
| 7 |  Sweden | US$38m | 4.7% |
| 8 |  France | US$25m | 3.1% |
| 9 | Canada | US$23m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Finland | US$22m | 2.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$88m | 10.9% |
| 2 |  Belgium | US$67m | 8.3% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$62m | 7.7% |
| 4 | Germany | US$61m | 7.5% |
| 5 |  Poland | US$46m | 5.7% |
| 6 |  Spain | US$34m | 4.2% |
| 7 | France | US$34m | 4.2% |
| 8 | China | US$30m | 3.7% |
| 9 | Mexico | US$29m | 3.6% |
| 10 | Italy | US$28m | 3.5% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 4807 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 4807 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 4807 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 4807 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 4807 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Canada, where the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) has one tariff line for heading 4807; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 4807 is a single line in the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), where the duty is 10.8%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) has one tariff line for heading 4807; the duty is 10.8%.
Heading 4807 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Peru, where the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 4807 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 4807 is a single line in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan has one tariff line for heading 4807; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 4807 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) has one tariff line for heading 4807; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 4807 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 4807 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 4807 is a single line in the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), where the duty is 10%.
World trade in heading 4807 goods reached US$808m in 2024, up 3.1% on 2023.
The Netherlands was the largest exporter with 31.5% of the total, ahead of Germany.
The United States imported the most (US$88m).
The United Kingdom ranked 12th among 90 exporters with US$16m.
The United Kingdom imported US$62m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets?
Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets fall under HS heading 4807, part of chapter 48, in section X of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on composite paper and paperboard in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4807 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on composite paper and paperboard in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4807 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most composite paper and paperboard?
The Netherlands, with US$254m in 2024 (31.5% of world exports).