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HS code for folders - paper or cardboard
4820.30 Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “folders - paper or cardboard” points to subheading 4820.30: binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers. 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 has one tariff line for 4820.30; the duty is duty-free.
4820.30 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for 4820.30; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Questions and answers
What is the HS code for folders - paper or cardboard?
Folders - paper or cardboard are classified under 4820.30 (Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.