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HS code for packets, of paper
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “packets, of paper” points to heading 4819: cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like. 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, 4819 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 4819 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 4819 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 12 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 41 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 11 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free – 15% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 6.8% 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 18.6% See also
- cartons
- paper bags
- cardboard boxes
- cardboard cartons
- boxes of paper or paperboard
- gift boxes, paper or paperboard
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - box files
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - bags and boxes
- paper and paperboard, general categories - storage boxes and similar articles
- paper and paperboard, general categories - boxes, bags and other packing containers
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for packets, of paper?
Packets, of paper are classified under 4819 (Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.