Subheading · Section X

4823.20: Filter paper and paperboard

4823.20
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1bnWorld trade in 2024

4823.20 is a six-digit subheading of heading 4823, other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to…, chapter 48.

Subheading 4823.20 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 4823.20; the duty is duty-free.

Subheading 4823.20 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 4823.20 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$1bn in 2024, up 1.2% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 18.8% of the total, ahead of China.

The United States imported the most (US$91m).

The United Kingdom ranked 5th among 132 exporters with US$78.7m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$33.8m, most of it from Italy.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 2 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.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 4823 20 00 00 Filter paper and paperboard Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 4823 20 00 Filter paper and paperboard Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 4823.20.00.00.00 Filtre kağıt ve kartonu 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 4823.20 Filter paper and paperboard:
  2. 4823.20.10.00 Paint filters and strainers Freekg
  3. 4823.20.90.00 Other Freekg

World trade in 2024

4823.20 · US$1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$137.3kUS$137.3k+US$1.7m+US$13.4m+> US$134m

Exports: 132
  1. Germany: US$194.1m
  2. China: US$179.9m
  3. Italy: US$166.6m
  4. United States: US$134m
  5. United Kingdom: US$78.7m
  6. Japan: US$37.4m
  7. Netherlands: US$33m
  8. Spain: US$27m
  9. France: US$26.2m
  10. Poland: US$14.1m
  11. Belgium: US$13.4m
  12. Sweden: US$13.4m
  13. South Korea: US$12.7m
  14. Thailand: US$11.2m
  15. Czechia: US$10.1m
  16. Austria: US$7.4m
  17. Australia: US$6.8m
  18. Türkiye: US$6.4m
  19. Mexico: US$6.2m
  20. Tunisia: US$5.2m
  21. India: US$5.1m
  22. Singapore: US$3.9m
  23. Lithuania: US$3.7m
  24. Finland: US$3.7m
  25. Bulgaria: US$2.6m
  26. South Africa: US$2.3m
  27. Canada: US$2.3m
  28. Vietnam: US$2m
  29. Taiwan: US$1.8m
  30. Switzerland: US$1.7m
  31. Russia: US$1.4m
  32. Denmark: US$1.4m
  33. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.4m
  34. Brazil: US$1.3m
  35. Philippines: US$1.3m
  36. Dominican Republic: US$1.1m
  37. Malaysia: US$1.1m
  38. Greece: US$1.1m
  39. Slovakia: US$1m
  40. Hungary: US$992.3k
  41. Morocco: US$971.5k
  42. Portugal: US$901.1k
  43. Saudi Arabia: US$778.9k
  44. Slovenia: US$759.1k
  45. Ireland: US$661.5k
  46. Kazakhstan: US$599.6k
  47. Sri Lanka: US$547k
  48. Israel: US$490.4k
  49. Romania: US$468.7k
  50. Serbia: US$396.2k
  51. Indonesia: US$327.2k
  52. Egypt: US$315.4k
  53. United Arab Emirates: US$225.7k
  54. Estonia: US$173.3k
  55. Mauritius: US$169k
  56. Latvia: US$168.7k
  57. Colombia: US$144.9k
  58. New Zealand: US$144.6k
  59. Myanmar (Burma): US$141.2k
  60. Tonga: US$137.3k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$194.1m 18.8%
2 China US$179.9m 17.4%
3 Italy US$166.6m 16.1%
4 United States US$134m 13%
5 United Kingdom US$78.7m 7.6%
6 Japan US$37.4m 3.6%
7 Netherlands US$33m 3.2%
8 Spain US$27m 2.6%
9 France US$26.2m 2.5%
10 Poland US$14.1m 1.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$91m 8.8%
2 Germany US$58.2m 5.6%
3 India US$52.4m 5.1%
4 Canada US$51.4m 5%
5 France US$48.3m 4.7%
6 Poland US$43.7m 4.2%
7 Mexico US$37.5m 3.6%
8 Russia US$34.6m 3.3%
9 United Kingdom US$33.8m 3.3%
10 Czechia US$31.2m 3%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for filter paper and paperboard?

Filter paper and paperboard fall under HS subheading 4823.20, part of heading 4823, in section X of the Harmonized System.

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

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4823.20 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 filter paper and paperboard in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4823.20 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 filter paper and paperboard?

Germany, with US$194.1m in 2024 (18.8% of world exports).