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HS code for cards - for punched-card machines
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “cards - for punched-card machines” points to heading 4823: other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres. 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 4823 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4823 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4823 into 20 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 20 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 16 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 30% General (MFN) 19 tariff lines · average 16.1% 
Brazil Free – 16% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 10.3% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 38 tariff lines · average 14% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 19 tariff lines · average 1.6% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 20 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 11 tariff lines 
GCC Free – 5% General (MFN) 46 tariff lines · average 4.9% 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 11 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 18.3% See also
- paper pot
- paper tub
- cups, paper
- paper straw
- plates, paper
- profiles - paper
- cases, paper crimped
- dress patterns - paper
- bookmark, of paper or paper-pulp
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - cups
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - plates
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - typing paper
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - dress patterns
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - fans and hand screens
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - punched cards, tapes etc
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - writing paper (cut to size)
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - disposable catering paperware
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for cards - for punched-card machines?
Cards - for punched-card machines are classified under 4823 (Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.