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HS code for adhesive labels
4821 Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “adhesive labels” points to heading 4821: paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 4821 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4821 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4821 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 16% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for adhesive labels?
Adhesive labels are classified under 4821 (Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.