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HS code for cups, paper
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “cups, paper” 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.
In the UK Global Tariff, 4823 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 4823 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 4823 covers 20 tariff lines and 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 Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 30% Third-country duty 19 tariff lines · average 16.1% 
Brazil Free – 16% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 10.3% 
Argentina Free – 16% Third-country duty 38 tariff lines · average 14% 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 19 tariff lines · average 1.6% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 20 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
GCC Free – 5% Third-country duty 46 tariff lines · average 4.9% 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% – 20% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 18.3% See also
- paper pot
- paper tub
- paper straw
- plates, paper
- profiles - paper
- cases, paper crimped
- dress patterns - paper
- bookmark, of paper or paper-pulp
- cards - for punched-card machines
- 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 cups, paper?
Cups, paper 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.