HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4802.40 – Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets

HS code 4802.40 is the 6-digit subheading for uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803), wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets. It is used for non-woven wallpaper base, paper-backed vinyl wallpaper base, pre-pasted wallpaper base, paintable wallpaper base and textile wallpaper base.

What HS 4802.40 covers

This category specifically identifies uncoated paper and paperboard intended for use as wallpaper base, supplied in rolls or sheets. It serves as an industrial input for wallpaper manufacturers, providing the foundational material onto which decorative patterns, textures, and protective coatings are applied. The paper is engineered for specific properties such as strength, dimensional stability, absorbency for adhesives, and a surface suitable for printing and embossing. International trade involves paper mills specializing in these industrial grades exporting to wallpaper production facilities worldwide. Key characteristics include its ability to withstand the manufacturing process of wallpaper, its compatibility with various printing techniques, and its durability once installed. Sustainability certifications like EUDR and EUTR are increasingly important for sourcing raw materials.

Covers: Non-woven wallpaper base
Paper-backed vinyl wallpaper base
Pre-pasted wallpaper base
Paintable wallpaper base
Textile wallpaper base
Embossed wallpaper base.
Examples: Ahlstrom-Munksjö wallpaper base
Glatfelter wallpaper base
Södra Cell wallpaper base
Felix Schoeller wallpaper base.

Codes often confused with 4802.40

Common mistake. Could be mistaken for other heavy-duty uncoated papers (e.g., some in 4802.58 or 4802.6x), but its specific designation as 'wallpaper base' for further processing is the distinguishing factor.

4802.58Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2 48.02Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard

Top exporters and importers of HS code 480240, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480240 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

1 Belgium $27M 25% of world exports
2 Germany $21M 19% of world exports
3 Sweden $14M 13% of world exports

World total: $111M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 Germany $22M 18% of world imports
2 United Kingdom $15M 12% of world imports
3 Denmark $9.3M 7.5% of world imports

World total: $125M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 4802.40 2

Brazil splits HS 4802.40 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/480240/

{
  "code": "480240",
  "description": "Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets",
  "section": "X",
  "parent": "4802"
}

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Questions about HS 4802.40

What is HS code 480240?

HS code 480240 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets. This category specifically identifies uncoated paper and paperboard intended for use as wallpaper base, supplied in rolls or sheets. It serves as an industrial input for wallpaper manufacturers, providing the foundational material onto which decorative patterns, textures, and protective coatings are applied. The paper is engineered for specific properties such as strength, dimensional stability, absorbency for adhesives, and a surface suitable for printing and embossing. International trade involves paper mills specializing in these industrial grades exporting to wallpaper production facilities worldwide. Key characteristics include its ability to withstand the manufacturing process of wallpaper, its compatibility with various printing techniques, and its durability once installed. Sustainability certifications like EUDR and EUTR are increasingly important for sourcing raw materials.

What products fall under HS code 480240?

Non-woven wallpaper base, paper-backed vinyl wallpaper base, pre-pasted wallpaper base, paintable wallpaper base, textile wallpaper base, embossed wallpaper base.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 480240?

Could be mistaken for other heavy-duty uncoated papers (e.g., some in 4802.58 or 4802.6x), but its specific designation as 'wallpaper base' for further processing is the distinguishing factor.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480240?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480240 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($27M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($21M) and Sweden ($14M). World exports came to about $111M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 480240?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480240 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($22M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($15M) and Denmark ($9.3M). World imports came to about $125M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 480240 structured?

HS code 480240 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480240?

Brazil splits HS code 480240 into 2 NCM codes: 4802.40.10 (Wallpaper base, rolls not over 15 cm wide), 4802.40.90 (Other wallpaper base). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.