HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4805.91 – Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805

HS code 4805.91 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805. It is used for lightweight kraft paper, newsprint (uncoated), poster paper, drawing paper and light wrapping paper.

What HS 4805.91 covers

HS 480591 is a broad category for other uncoated paper and paperboard, weighing 150 g/m² or less, traded in rolls or sheets, not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 4805. This code captures a wide range of lightweight, versatile papers used across numerous industries. It's a staple for general printing, light packaging, protective wrapping, and various industrial processes. Importers and exporters include large paper mills, paper distributors, printing houses, and packaging manufacturers. Global trade is extensive, with major paper-producing nations like China, USA, and Germany being key players in both export and import, reflecting the widespread demand for these fundamental paper products in diverse applications.

Covers
  • Lightweight kraft paper
  • Newsprint (uncoated)
  • Poster paper
  • Drawing paper
  • Light wrapping paper
  • Linerboard (light)
  • Book paper (uncoated)
Examples
  • Domtar EarthChoice
  • International Paper Accent Opaque
  • UPM Fine Paper

Codes often confused with 4805.91

Common mistake. Frequently confused with specific types like sulphite wrapping paper (480530) or even coated papers in 4810 if a light coating is present but not declared, or if the grammage is borderline with 480592.

4805.30Paper and paperboard; sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets48.10Paper 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 size4805.92Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805

Top exporters and importers of HS code 480591, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480591 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 China $493M
  2. 2 Germany $316M
  3. 3 France $166M

World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $214M
  2. 2 United States $172M
  3. 3 India $128M

World total: $1.6B 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 4805.91

Brazil does not split HS 4805.91: its NCM code is 4805.91.00.

  1. 4805.91.00 Other uncoated paper, 150 g/m² or lessDe peso não superior a 150 g/m²

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 4805.91

What is HS code 480591?

HS code 480591 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805. HS 480591 is a broad category for other uncoated paper and paperboard, weighing 150 g/m² or less, traded in rolls or sheets, not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 4805. This code captures a wide range of lightweight, versatile papers used across numerous industries. It's a staple for general printing, light packaging, protective wrapping, and various industrial processes. Importers and exporters include large paper mills, paper distributors, printing houses, and packaging manufacturers. Global trade is extensive, with major paper-producing nations like China, USA, and Germany being key players in both export and import, reflecting the widespread demand for these fundamental paper products in diverse applications.

What products fall under HS code 480591?

Lightweight kraft paper, newsprint (uncoated), poster paper, drawing paper, light wrapping paper, linerboard (light), book paper (uncoated)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 480591?

Frequently confused with specific types like sulphite wrapping paper (480530) or even coated papers in 4810 if a light coating is present but not declared, or if the grammage is borderline with 480592.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480591?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480591 in UN Comtrade data were China ($493M, 28% of world exports), Germany ($316M) and France ($166M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 480591?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480591 in UN Comtrade data were China ($214M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($172M) and India ($128M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 480591 structured?

HS code 480591 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480591?

In Brazil, HS code 480591 is NCM 4805.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.