HS Code Subheading

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)

4802.56 Subheading
Section X — Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

About HS Code 480256

This HS code covers uncoated paper and paperboard for printing, writing, or graphic purposes, containing 10% or less mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fiber, with a grammage between 40g/m2 and 150g/m2, specifically cut into small sheets (435mm or less by 297mm or less when unfolded). This is the ubiquitous 'office paper' or 'copy paper' sold in reams, used extensively in homes, offices, and small-scale printing. The global trade volume for this product is immense, involving paper manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Key factors influencing trade include brightness, smoothness, jam-free performance in printers, and environmental certifications such as FSC, PEFC, and compliance with EUDR/EUTR. Demand is driven by general office consumption and educational needs.

Products Under This Code

A4 copy paper, A3 printer paper, letter-size paper, legal-size paper, small format offset printing sheets, multipurpose office paper.

Real World Examples

HP Everyday Paper, Xerox Multipurpose Paper, Navigator Universal, Double A Copy Paper, Canon Standard Paper.

Common Misclassification

Distinct from 4802.55 (rolls) and 4802.57 (other sheet sizes). The specific sheet dimensions (A3 or smaller) are the defining characteristic, separating it from larger format sheets.

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.

Products Classified Under 4802.56

A4 printing paper

Related Codes

4802.10 Hand-made paper or paperboard 4802.20 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets 4802.40 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets 4802.54 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets 4802.55 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls 4802.57 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56 4802.58 Uncoated 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 4802.61 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls 4802.62 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded) 4802.69 Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)

Industry

This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.

Trade Overview

China, Indonesia, and Brazil are major exporters, while the USA, Germany, and the UK are significant importers of this common office paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 480256?

HS code 480256 covers: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded). This HS code covers uncoated paper and paperboard for printing, writing, or graphic purposes, containing 10% or less mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fiber, with a grammage between 40g/m2 and 150g/m2, specifically cut into small sheets (435mm or less by 297mm or less when unfolded). This is the ubiquitous 'office paper' or 'copy paper' sold in reams, used extensively in homes, offices, and small-scale printing. The global trade volume for this product is immense, involving paper manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Key factors influencing trade include brightness, smoothness, jam-free performance in printers, and environmental certifications such as FSC, PEFC, and compliance with EUDR/EUTR. Demand is driven by general office consumption and educational needs.

What products fall under HS code 480256?

A4 copy paper, A3 printer paper, letter-size paper, legal-size paper, small format offset printing sheets, multipurpose office paper.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 480256?

Distinct from 4802.55 (rolls) and 4802.57 (other sheet sizes). The specific sheet dimensions (A3 or smaller) are the defining characteristic, separating it from larger format sheets.

How is HS code 480256 structured?

HS code 480256 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 (56) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.