HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4805.30 – Paper and paperboard; sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets

HS code 4805.30 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets. It is used for sulphite kraft paper, industrial wrapping paper, multi-wall bag paper, protective interleaving paper and paper for laminates.

What HS 4805.30 covers

This HS code covers uncoated sulphite wrapping paper and paperboard, typically traded in large rolls or sheets. These materials are highly valued in international trade for their strength, printability, and protective qualities, making them essential for various packaging and industrial applications. Key importers and exporters include major paper manufacturers, packaging companies, and distributors serving industries such as food and beverage, retail, and manufacturing. Countries with significant pulp and paper industries, like the USA, Canada, and Nordic nations, are prominent exporters, while large consumer markets and manufacturing hubs, such as China and Germany, are major importers. Understanding the specific sulphite pulp content is crucial for accurate classification and trade compliance.

Covers
  • Sulphite kraft paper
  • Industrial wrapping paper
  • Multi-wall bag paper
  • Protective interleaving paper
  • Paper for laminates
  • Sack paper
Examples
  • Mondi EcoSolutions Kraft Paper
  • Georgia-Pacific Industrial Packaging
  • Smurfit Kappa Packaging Paper

Codes often confused with 4805.30

Common mistake. This code can be confused with other uncoated papers like 480591 or 480592 if the specific sulphite content or 'wrapping' characteristic is not clearly defined, or with coated papers in 4810 if a surface treatment is present.

4805.91Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.48054805.92Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 480548.10Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size

Top exporters and importers of HS code 480530, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480530 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 7.3% 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 Italy $41M
  2. 2 Germany $37M
  3. 3 Czechia $5.7M

World total: $112M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $8.8M
  2. 2 Poland $8.8M
  3. 3 Greece $8.0M

World total: $122M 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 code for 4805.30

Brazil does not split HS 4805.30: its NCM code is 4805.30.00.

  1. 4805.30.00 Sulphite wrapping paperPapel sulfite de embalagem

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 4805.30

What is HS code 480530?

HS code 480530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets. This HS code covers uncoated sulphite wrapping paper and paperboard, typically traded in large rolls or sheets. These materials are highly valued in international trade for their strength, printability, and protective qualities, making them essential for various packaging and industrial applications. Key importers and exporters include major paper manufacturers, packaging companies, and distributors serving industries such as food and beverage, retail, and manufacturing. Countries with significant pulp and paper industries, like the USA, Canada, and Nordic nations, are prominent exporters, while large consumer markets and manufacturing hubs, such as China and Germany, are major importers. Understanding the specific sulphite pulp content is crucial for accurate classification and trade compliance.

What products fall under HS code 480530?

Sulphite kraft paper, industrial wrapping paper, multi-wall bag paper, protective interleaving paper, paper for laminates, sack paper

What are common misclassifications for HS code 480530?

This code can be confused with other uncoated papers like 480591 or 480592 if the specific sulphite content or 'wrapping' characteristic is not clearly defined, or with coated papers in 4810 if a surface treatment is present.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480530?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480530 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($41M, 37% of world exports), Germany ($37M) and Czechia ($5.7M). World exports came to about $112M, 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 480530?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480530 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($8.8M, 7.3% of world imports), Poland ($8.8M) and Greece ($8.0M). World imports came to about $122M, 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 480530 structured?

HS code 480530 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480530?

In Brazil, HS code 480530 is NCM 4805.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.