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HS code for writing paper
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “writing paper” 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 - a3
- paper - a4
- cover paper
- ledger paper
- Poster paper
- typing paper
- Bristol board
- drawing 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 writing paper?
Writing paper are classified under 4802 (Uncoated paper and paperboard) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.