Subheading · Chapter 48 · Heading 4819
4819.20: Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard
Folding cartons (non-corrugated board)
4819.20 is the HS subheading for folding cartons (non-corrugated board), under heading 4819 in chapter 48.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 4819 20 00 00 Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Import requirements 1
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £99.9m | 27.7% | -0.6% |
 Germany | £58.9m | 16.3% | +15.6% |
 Ireland | £37m | 10.3% | +20.4% |
 Netherlands | £33.7m | 9.3% | +7.1% |
 Belgium | £27.5m | 7.6% | -1.4% |
 Poland | £25.9m | 7.2% | +3.4% |
 Türkiye | £22.8m | 6.3% | -4.2% |
 Italy | £10.3m | 2.8% | -11.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 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 – 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 5% 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 15% World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$24m+US$168m+> US$498m
Exports: 177
- China: US$2bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- Poland: US$716m
- Netherlands: US$525m
- United States: US$510m
- Canada: US$498m
- Italy: US$366m
- Spain: US$272m
- Belgium: US$268m
- Austria: US$267m
- France: US$228m
- Mexico: US$217m
- Türkiye: US$214m
- Thailand: US$193m
- Czechia: US$189m
- Denmark: US$174m
- Saudi Arabia: US$168m
- Hungary: US$165m
- India: US$133m
- Vietnam: US$117m
- United Kingdom: US$114m
- Portugal: US$91m
- Sweden: US$88m
- Ireland: US$80m
- Switzerland: US$70m
- South Korea: US$60m
- Indonesia: US$59m
- United Arab Emirates: US$58m
- Romania: US$51m
- Greece: US$50m
- Malaysia: US$47m
- Taiwan: US$44m
- Lithuania: US$32m
- Slovenia: US$31m
- Bulgaria: US$30m
- El Salvador: US$28m
- Slovakia: US$28m
- Dominican Republic: US$28m
- Costa Rica: US$28m
- Serbia: US$27m
- Croatia: US$25m
- Japan: US$24m
- Kazakhstan: US$24m
- South Africa: US$23m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$23m
- Singapore: US$22m
- Brazil: US$21m
- Guatemala: US$19m
- Norway: US$17m
- Egypt: US$16m
- Ukraine: US$16m
- Finland: US$16m
- Latvia: US$15m
- Philippines: US$13m
- Russia: US$13m
- Tunisia: US$11m
- Estonia: US$11m
- Colombia: US$8m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$7m
- Sri Lanka: US$7m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$5mUS$5m+US$29m+US$113m+> US$322m
Imports: 220
- United States: US$1bn
- France: US$861m
- Germany: US$634m
- United Kingdom: US$442m
- Poland: US$362m
- Netherlands: US$338m
- Canada: US$322m
- Belgium: US$304m
- Switzerland: US$296m
- Italy: US$279m
- Mexico: US$247m
- Spain: US$242m
- Vietnam: US$198m
- Czechia: US$167m
- Australia: US$151m
- Indonesia: US$147m
- Romania: US$141m
- Austria: US$138m
- Ireland: US$132m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$121m
- Sweden: US$114m
- United Arab Emirates: US$113m
- Greece: US$109m
- Hungary: US$100m
- Thailand: US$99m
- South Korea: US$85m
- Denmark: US$83m
- Japan: US$80m
- Taiwan: US$72m
- Egypt: US$72m
- Saudi Arabia: US$69m
- India: US$69m
- Algeria: US$69m
- Norway: US$66m
- Philippines: US$65m
- Serbia: US$64m
- South Africa: US$64m
- Slovakia: US$63m
- Singapore: US$62m
- Portugal: US$60m
- Morocco: US$52m
- Libya: US$47m
- Finland: US$46m
- Malaysia: US$43m
- Lithuania: US$40m
- Kazakhstan: US$39m
- Russia: US$39m
- Türkiye: US$38m
- Ukraine: US$37m
- Brazil: US$35m
- Chile: US$34m
- Slovenia: US$33m
- Croatia: US$31m
- Kuwait: US$30m
- Panama: US$29m
- Armenia: US$28m
- Azerbaijan: US$28m
- China: US$27m
- Israel: US$26m
- Uzbekistan: US$23m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$2bn | 19.3% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1bn | 11.5% |
| 3 | Poland | US$716m | 7.4% |
| 4 | Netherlands | US$525m | 5.4% |
| 5 | United States | US$510m | 5.3% |
| 6 | Canada | US$498m | 5.2% |
| 7 | Italy | US$366m | 3.8% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$272m | 2.8% |
| 9 | Belgium | US$268m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Austria | US$267m | 2.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 11.4% |
| 2 |  France | US$861m | 8.9% |
| 3 | Germany | US$634m | 6.6% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$442m | 4.6% |
| 5 | Poland | US$362m | 3.8% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$338m | 3.5% |
| 7 | Canada | US$322m | 3.3% |
| 8 | Belgium | US$304m | 3.2% |
| 9 | Switzerland | US$296m | 3.1% |
| 10 | Italy | US$279m | 2.9% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 10%median duty
- 27number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 78%highest: Zimbabwe, Angola, Sudan
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 25% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 24% | 15% – 30% | 2023 |
 Angola | 50% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 23% | 0% – 45% | 2022 |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 5% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 0% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 10% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Burundi | 35% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 7% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 10% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 5% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 6.8% | 0% – 9% | 2023 |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Cuba | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 14% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 13% | 5% – 20% | 2019 · HS 2017 |
 El Salvador | 6.7% | 0% – 10% | 2022 |
 Equatorial Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 10% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 0% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 32% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 6% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 6.7% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Guinea | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Guinea-Bissau | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Guyana | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 6.7% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 10% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Israel | 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Jamaica | 0% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 25% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 35% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 20% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 10% | 0% – 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Lesotho | 10% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 16%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 10% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Mauritania | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 1% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 30% | 10% – 40% | 2023 |
 Mozambique | 7.5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 20% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 6.7% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Niger | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
| Nigeria | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
| North Macedonia | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 16% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Panama | 11% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 7% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 35% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 10% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 20% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 5% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 2% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 5% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 11%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 10% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 35% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 25% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 15% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 35% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 0% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 0% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 15% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 78%* | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 64212 Folding cartons, boxes & cases, of non-corrugated paper/paperboard
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 511220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 32153 Cartons, boxes, cases, record sleeves and other packing containers (except bags) of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 1702 Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4819.20 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 4819.20 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 4819.20 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 4819.20 | unchanged |
| 1996 | 4819.20 | unchanged |
| 1992 | 4819.20 | unchanged |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
EU deforestation regulation (EUDR)
Products of these commodities may only be placed on the EU market or exported if they are deforestation-free, legally produced and covered by a due diligence statement.
- Wood applies from 30 December 2026
Paper and Paperboard: Articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard (not including waste as defined in Article 3, point (1), of Directive 2008/98/EC; not including used products and second-hand products; not including recovered (waste and scrap) products and products derived from recovered (waste and scrap) products; not including single use packing material and packing containers used exclusively to support, protect or carry another product made available on the market or exported and presented with that product; not including packing material and packing containers clearly suitable for repetitive use used exclusively to support, protect or carry another product made available on the market or exported and presented with that product from the moment they are used for such purpose and onwards; not including items of correspondence and marketing and information materials exclusively accompanying another product made available on the market or exported, or supplied for marketing or information purposes free of charge)
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, Annex I (consolidated text)
Binding rulings for similar goods 24
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N365325 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of paperboard bottle carriers from Vietnam
- H335786 U.S. CBP
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 5301-23-109515; Tariff classification of folding paperboard cosmetic package
- N359293 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a folding paperboard box from China
- H338844 U.S. CBP
Revocation of NY N077475; Tariff Classification of a Paper Wine Bottle Carrier from China
- N326307 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of folding paperboard gift boxes from China
- N317261 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of non-corrugated folding paperboard boxes from China
- 600015394 HMRC
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- 600015395 HMRC
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- 600015396 HMRC
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- 600015397 HMRC
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- 600015398 HMRC
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- 600015399 HMRC
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24 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 4819.20; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 4819.20 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
156 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated board) into the UK came to £360.9m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 3% on the year before); China supplied 28%, followed by Germany.
In 2024, countries exported folding cartons (non-corrugated board) worth US$10bn (−4.2% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by Germany.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard?
Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard fall under HS subheading 4819.20, part of heading 4819, in section X of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on folding cartons, boxes and cases, of… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4819.20 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 folding cartons, boxes and cases, of… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4819.20 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 folding cartons, boxes and cases, of…?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (19.3% of world exports).
Which countries can export folding cartons (non-corrugated board) to the UK duty-free?
156 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, CARIFORUM. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on folding cartons (non-corrugated board)?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import folding cartons (non-corrugated board) from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (28%), Germany (16%) and Ireland (10%), out of total imports of £360.9m.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.