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HS code for filter paper and paperboard
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “filter paper and paperboard” points to heading 4805: other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter. 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, 4805 covers 14 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 4805 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 4805 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 14 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 21 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 14 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 35% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 10.8% 
Brazil Free – 10.8% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 10% 
Argentina Free – 10.8% Third-country duty 37 tariff lines · average 10.5% 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 26 tariff lines · average 2.1% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 29 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 34 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for filter paper and paperboard?
Filter paper and paperboard are classified under 4805 (Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.