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4808: 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

4808
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 60%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$2.2bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 4808 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 48, paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 4808 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 4808 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 4808 into 4 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 60%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 4808 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 4808 goods worth US$2.2bn (+0.5% year on year).

The largest exporter was the United States (US$532.2m), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was Canada, with imports of US$261.6m.

The United Kingdom ranked 8th among 136 exporters with US$71m.

The United Kingdom imported US$48.6m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

4808 · US$2.2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$990.2kUS$990.2k+US$10.3m+US$34.2m+> US$103.6m

Exports: 136
  1. United States: US$532.2m
  2. Germany: US$439.9m
  3. France: US$158.2m
  4. China: US$103.6m
  5. Poland: US$79m
  6. Czechia: US$75.9m
  7. Switzerland: US$75.4m
  8. United Kingdom: US$71m
  9. Italy: US$65.7m
  10. Netherlands: US$61.4m
  11. Canada: US$47.5m
  12. Spain: US$37.1m
  13. Austria: US$34.2m
  14. Sweden: US$34.1m
  15. Belgium: US$31.1m
  16. Saudi Arabia: US$26.7m
  17. Denmark: US$24m
  18. Croatia: US$20.4m
  19. Vietnam: US$17.2m
  20. South Korea: US$17.1m
  21. Romania: US$16.4m
  22. Latvia: US$13.8m
  23. Ukraine: US$13.3m
  24. Türkiye: US$13.2m
  25. Morocco: US$12.4m
  26. Serbia: US$11.4m
  27. Taiwan: US$11.2m
  28. Brazil: US$10.8m
  29. Malaysia: US$10.7m
  30. Slovakia: US$10.5m
  31. Mexico: US$10.4m
  32. India: US$10.3m
  33. Thailand: US$10.3m
  34. Lithuania: US$9.8m
  35. Japan: US$9.4m
  36. Greece: US$8.1m
  37. Portugal: US$7.3m
  38. Costa Rica: US$6m
  39. Slovenia: US$5.7m
  40. Hungary: US$5.7m
  41. South Africa: US$5.5m
  42. Ireland: US$5.1m
  43. North Macedonia: US$4.9m
  44. El Salvador: US$4.7m
  45. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$4.6m
  46. Finland: US$4.5m
  47. Bahrain: US$3.8m
  48. Russia: US$3.6m
  49. Argentina: US$3.5m
  50. Singapore: US$3m
  51. Chile: US$2.7m
  52. Indonesia: US$2.5m
  53. United Arab Emirates: US$2.3m
  54. New Zealand: US$2.1m
  55. Bulgaria: US$1.9m
  56. Pakistan: US$1.9m
  57. Tunisia: US$1.7m
  58. Estonia: US$1.7m
  59. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.5m
  60. Philippines: US$1.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$532.2m 23.8%
2 Germany US$439.9m 19.7%
3 France US$158.2m 7.1%
4 China US$103.6m 4.6%
5 Poland US$79m 3.5%
6 Czechia US$75.9m 3.4%
7 Switzerland US$75.4m 3.4%
8 United Kingdom US$71m 3.2%
9 Italy US$65.7m 2.9%
10 Netherlands US$61.4m 2.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Canada US$261.6m 11.7%
2 Mexico US$254.9m 11.4%
3 Poland US$151.8m 6.8%
4 Netherlands US$147.4m 6.6%
5 Germany US$89.7m 4%
6 United States US$87m 3.9%
7 Belgium US$85.8m 3.8%
8 France US$76.6m 3.4%
9 Czechia US$74m 3.3%
10 Italy US$68.3m 3.1%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for 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?

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 fall under HS heading 4808, part of chapter 48, in section X of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on paper and paperboard, corrugated in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4808 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 paper and paperboard, corrugated in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4808 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 paper and paperboard, corrugated?

The United States, with US$532.2m in 2024 (23.8% of world exports).