HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4802.56 – 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)

HS code 4802.56 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for A4 copy paper, A3 printer paper, letter-size paper, legal-size paper and small format offset printing sheets.

What HS 4802.56 covers

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.

Covers
  • A4 copy paper
  • A3 printer paper
  • Letter-size paper
  • Legal-size paper
  • Small format offset printing sheets
  • Multipurpose office paper.
Examples
  • HP Everyday Paper
  • Xerox Multipurpose Paper
  • Navigator Universal
  • Double A Copy Paper
  • Canon Standard Paper.

Codes often confused with 4802.56

Common mistake. 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.

4802.55Uncoated 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 rolls4802.57Uncoated 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 480256, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480256 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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. 1 Indonesia $1.1B
  2. 2 Portugal $655M
  3. 3 Thailand $435M

World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $513M
  2. 2 Japan $391M
  3. 3 Germany $380M

World total: $4.8B 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 4802.56 5

Brazil splits HS 4802.56 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 4802.56.10 Woodfree paper 40–150 g/m², sheets up to 360 mmEm que nenhum lado exceda 360 mm, quando não dobradas
  2. 4802.56.9 OtherOutros Group
  3. 4802.56.91 Banknote paper 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mmPara impressão de notas (papéis-moeda)
  4. 4802.56.92 Drawing paper 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mmDe desenho
  5. 4802.56.93 Woodfree kraft 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mmKraft
  6. 4802.56.99 Other woodfree 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mmOutros

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.

Questions about HS 4802.56

What is HS code 480256?

HS code 480256 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480256?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480256 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.1B, 24% of world exports), Portugal ($655M) and Thailand ($435M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 480256?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480256 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($513M, 11% of world imports), Japan ($391M) and Germany ($380M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480256?

Brazil splits HS code 480256 into 5 NCM codes: 4802.56.10 (Woodfree paper 40–150 g/m², sheets up to 360 mm), 4802.56.91 (Banknote paper 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mm), 4802.56.92 (Drawing paper 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mm), 4802.56.93 (Woodfree kraft 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mm), 4802.56.99 (Other woodfree 40–150 g/m², sheets max 435×297 mm). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.