HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4806.10 – Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets
HS code 4806.10 is the 6-digit subheading for paper, vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets. It is used for baking parchment paper, butter wrap, cheese wrap, meat interleaving paper and medical sterilization wrap.
What HS 4806.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers vegetable parchment paper, traded in rolls or sheets. Vegetable parchment is a highly specialized paper known for its exceptional wet strength, grease resistance, and heat resistance, achieved through a unique sulfuric acid treatment. These properties make it ideal for demanding applications, particularly in food packaging, baking, and medical sterilization. Key importers and exporters include food packaging companies, bakeries, and specialty paper distributors who require materials that can withstand moisture and grease. European countries, the USA, and Japan are significant markets for both the production and consumption of vegetable parchment, driven by stringent food safety and quality standards.
- Covers
- Baking parchment paper
- Butter wrap
- Cheese wrap
- Meat interleaving paper
- Medical sterilization wrap
- Industrial release liner
- Cooking bags
- Examples
- Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper (bulk rolls)
- Pactiv Evergreen Parchment
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö Baking Paper
Codes often confused with 4806.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with greaseproof papers (480620) due to similar properties, but vegetable parchment undergoes a specific sulfuric acid treatment for its unique characteristics.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 480610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480610 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 France $120M 62% of world exports
- 2 Germany $21M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $16M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $195M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $73M 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $25M 11% of world imports
World total: $230M 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 4806.10
Brazil does not split HS 4806.10: its NCM code is 4806.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.06 →
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 4806.10
What is HS code 480610?
HS code 480610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets. This HS code specifically covers vegetable parchment paper, traded in rolls or sheets. Vegetable parchment is a highly specialized paper known for its exceptional wet strength, grease resistance, and heat resistance, achieved through a unique sulfuric acid treatment. These properties make it ideal for demanding applications, particularly in food packaging, baking, and medical sterilization. Key importers and exporters include food packaging companies, bakeries, and specialty paper distributors who require materials that can withstand moisture and grease. European countries, the USA, and Japan are significant markets for both the production and consumption of vegetable parchment, driven by stringent food safety and quality standards.
What products fall under HS code 480610?
Baking parchment paper, butter wrap, cheese wrap, meat interleaving paper, medical sterilization wrap, industrial release liner, cooking bags
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480610?
Can be confused with greaseproof papers (480620) due to similar properties, but vegetable parchment undergoes a specific sulfuric acid treatment for its unique characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480610 in UN Comtrade data were France ($120M, 62% of world exports), Germany ($21M) and China ($16M). World exports came to about $195M, 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 480610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Canada ($25M). World imports came to about $230M, 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 480610 structured?
HS code 480610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480610?
In Brazil, HS code 480610 is NCM 4806.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.