HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4805.12 – Paper and paperboard; uncoated, straw fluting paper, rolls or sheets
HS code 4805.12 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, uncoated, straw fluting paper, rolls or sheets. It is used for straw fluting, agricultural waste fluting, non-wood fibre fluting, eco-friendly corrugating medium and sustainable packaging fluting.
What HS 4805.12 covers
This HS code pertains to straw fluting paper, an uncoated paperboard made primarily from straw pulp, traded in rolls or sheets. Similar to other fluting papers, it's used as the corrugated layer in cardboard manufacturing, providing strength and cushioning. The use of straw as a raw material offers an environmentally friendly alternative to wood pulp, leveraging agricultural waste products. This makes it particularly attractive in regions with abundant straw resources and a strong emphasis on circular economy principles. Major importers are often countries in Asia and Europe that have both agricultural output and a need for sustainable packaging solutions, such as China, India, and Germany. Exporters typically include countries with significant agricultural sectors and paper mills capable of processing non-wood fibres, like China, India, and some European nations. Key considerations in this trade involve the availability and cost-effectiveness of straw, the technical challenges of processing non-wood fibres, and the growing market demand for eco-friendly and renewable packaging materials.
- Covers
- Straw fluting
- Agricultural waste fluting
- Non-wood fibre fluting
- Eco-friendly corrugating medium
- Sustainable packaging fluting
- Bio-based fluting
- Recycled straw fluting
- Examples
- Nine Dragons Paper (straw-based products)
- Shanying International (straw pulp paper)
- various local Chinese manufacturers
- European mills experimenting with straw pulp
Codes often confused with 4805.12
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 480511 (semi-chemical fluting) or 480519 (other fluting) if the specific straw fibre content is not verified, as its primary distinction is the raw material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 480512, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480512 in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 68% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 46% 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 Saudi Arabia $2.8M 68% of world exports
- 2 China $536K 13% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $199K 4.9% of world exports
World total: $4.1M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Denmark $4.1M 46% of world imports
- 2 Bahrain* ~$1.5M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Jordan* ~$825K 9.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $8.9M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 4805.12
Brazil does not split HS 4805.12: its NCM code is 4805.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.05 →
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 4805.12
What is HS code 480512?
HS code 480512 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, straw fluting paper, rolls or sheets. This HS code pertains to straw fluting paper, an uncoated paperboard made primarily from straw pulp, traded in rolls or sheets. Similar to other fluting papers, it's used as the corrugated layer in cardboard manufacturing, providing strength and cushioning. The use of straw as a raw material offers an environmentally friendly alternative to wood pulp, leveraging agricultural waste products. This makes it particularly attractive in regions with abundant straw resources and a strong emphasis on circular economy principles. Major importers are often countries in Asia and Europe that have both agricultural output and a need for sustainable packaging solutions, such as China, India, and Germany. Exporters typically include countries with significant agricultural sectors and paper mills capable of processing non-wood fibres, like China, India, and some European nations. Key considerations in this trade involve the availability and cost-effectiveness of straw, the technical challenges of processing non-wood fibres, and the growing market demand for eco-friendly and renewable packaging materials.
What products fall under HS code 480512?
Straw fluting, agricultural waste fluting, non-wood fibre fluting, eco-friendly corrugating medium, sustainable packaging fluting, bio-based fluting, recycled straw fluting
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480512?
This code can be confused with 480511 (semi-chemical fluting) or 480519 (other fluting) if the specific straw fibre content is not verified, as its primary distinction is the raw material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480512?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480512 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($2.8M, 68% of world exports), China ($536K) and Malaysia ($199K). World exports came to about $4.1M, 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 480512?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480512 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($4.1M, 46% of world imports), Bahrain (about $1.5M) and Jordan (about $825K). World imports came to about $8.9M, 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 480512 structured?
HS code 480512 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480512?
In Brazil, HS code 480512 is NCM 4805.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.