HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4805.50 – Paper and paperboard; felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets
HS code 4805.50 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets. It is used for roofing felt, asphalt saturated felt, building paper, sound deadening felt and moisture barrier paper.
What HS 4805.50 covers
This code covers uncoated felt paper and paperboard, typically supplied in rolls or sheets for various industrial and construction applications. Felt paper is known for its durability, absorbency, and often its use as a base material for other products, particularly in roofing and building underlayment. It plays a crucial role in providing moisture barriers, sound insulation, and structural support. Importers and exporters primarily include construction material suppliers, roofing manufacturers, and companies specializing in industrial textiles. Countries with robust construction sectors, such as the USA, Canada, and European nations, are major consumers and producers, driving a steady international trade flow for these essential building components.
- Covers
- Roofing felt
- Asphalt saturated felt
- Building paper
- Sound deadening felt
- Moisture barrier paper
- Floor underlayment paper
- Insulation board liner
- Examples
- GAF FeltBuster
- CertainTeed DiamondDeck
- Tarco LeakBarrier
Codes often confused with 4805.50
Common mistake. Can be mistaken for other heavy-duty papers under 480593, or even non-paper felts in Chapter 56 if the fiber composition is ambiguous or its 'paper' nature is not clear.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 480550, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480550 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 Indonesia $20M 48% of world exports
- 2 United States $6.7M 16% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $4.4M 10% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $5.5M 15% of world imports
- 2 Poland $4.9M 14% of world imports
- 3 Canada $3.9M 11% of world imports
World total: $36M 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 4805.50
Brazil does not split HS 4805.50: its NCM code is 4805.50.00.
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 4805.50
What is HS code 480550?
HS code 480550 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets. This code covers uncoated felt paper and paperboard, typically supplied in rolls or sheets for various industrial and construction applications. Felt paper is known for its durability, absorbency, and often its use as a base material for other products, particularly in roofing and building underlayment. It plays a crucial role in providing moisture barriers, sound insulation, and structural support. Importers and exporters primarily include construction material suppliers, roofing manufacturers, and companies specializing in industrial textiles. Countries with robust construction sectors, such as the USA, Canada, and European nations, are major consumers and producers, driving a steady international trade flow for these essential building components.
What products fall under HS code 480550?
Roofing felt, asphalt saturated felt, building paper, sound deadening felt, moisture barrier paper, floor underlayment paper, insulation board liner
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480550?
Can be mistaken for other heavy-duty papers under 480593, or even non-paper felts in Chapter 56 if the fiber composition is ambiguous or its 'paper' nature is not clear.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480550?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480550 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($20M, 48% of world exports), the United States ($6.7M) and Czechia ($4.4M). World exports came to about $42M, 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 480550?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480550 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.5M, 15% of world imports), Poland ($4.9M) and Canada ($3.9M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 480550 structured?
HS code 480550 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480550?
In Brazil, HS code 480550 is NCM 4805.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.