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HS code for paper - a3
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “paper - a3” points to heading 4802: uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard. 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 4802 into 23 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4802 covers 18 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4802 into 80 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 23 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 18 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 80 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 43 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 25 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 35% Third-country duty 19 tariff lines · average 18.4% 
Brazil Free – 14.4% Third-country duty 38 tariff lines · average 10.5% 
Argentina Free – 16% Third-country duty 98 tariff lines · average 12.3% 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 38 tariff lines · average 0.5% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 118 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 14 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 38 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free – 10% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 5% 
Nigeria 5% – 20% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines · average 7.8% See also
- tag stock
- paper - a2
- paper - a4
- cover paper
- ledger paper
- Poster paper
- typing paper
- Bristol board
- drawing paper
- writing paper
- postcard stock
- wallpaper base
- onionskin paper
- mimeograph paper
- punch tape paper
- typewriter paper
- duplicating paper
- punched card paper
- paper (for writing)
- carbonising base paper
- non-perforated punch-cards
- school exercise or note book paper
- paper and paperboard, other in rolls or sheets - printing
- paper and paperboard, other in rolls or sheets - hand made
- paper and paperboard, other in rolls or sheets - stencil base paper
- paper and paperboard, other in rolls or sheets - kraft paper and paper board
- paper and paperboard, specific type of article - kraft paper and paperboard - other
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for paper - a3?
Paper - a3 are classified under 4802 (Uncoated paper and paperboard) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.