HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4806.20 – Paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets
HS code 4806.20 is the 6-digit subheading for paper, greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets. It is used for fast food wrap, bakery liner, sandwich wrap, butcher paper and industrial parts wrap.
What HS 4806.20 covers
HS 480620 pertains to greaseproof papers, traded in rolls or sheets. These papers are specifically engineered to resist the penetration of grease and oil, making them indispensable for various food packaging and industrial applications. Unlike vegetable parchment, greaseproof paper achieves its barrier properties through extensive mechanical beating of the pulp, resulting in a very dense, non-porous sheet. Importers and exporters include food packaging firms, fast-food suppliers, and industrial component manufacturers. North America, Europe, and Asia are major regions for the trade and use of greaseproof papers, especially within the fast-food and confectionery industries where oil and grease resistance are critical for product integrity and presentation.
- Covers
- Fast food wrap
- Bakery liner
- Sandwich wrap
- Butcher paper
- Industrial parts wrap
- Confectionery packaging paper
- Microwave popcorn bags
- Examples
- Nordic Paper Greaseproof
- Sappi MagnoStar
- Georgia-Pacific Deli Wrap
Codes often confused with 4806.20
Common mistake. Frequently confused with vegetable parchment (480610) due to similar end-uses, but greaseproof paper achieves its properties through mechanical treatment rather than chemical.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 480620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480620 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 $122M 13% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $118M 13% of world exports
- 3 Norway $108M 12% of world exports
World total: $942M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $183M 18% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $74M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Poland $74M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $998M 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 4806.20
Brazil does not split HS 4806.20: its NCM code is 4806.20.00.
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 4806.20
What is HS code 480620?
HS code 480620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets. HS 480620 pertains to greaseproof papers, traded in rolls or sheets. These papers are specifically engineered to resist the penetration of grease and oil, making them indispensable for various food packaging and industrial applications. Unlike vegetable parchment, greaseproof paper achieves its barrier properties through extensive mechanical beating of the pulp, resulting in a very dense, non-porous sheet. Importers and exporters include food packaging firms, fast-food suppliers, and industrial component manufacturers. North America, Europe, and Asia are major regions for the trade and use of greaseproof papers, especially within the fast-food and confectionery industries where oil and grease resistance are critical for product integrity and presentation.
What products fall under HS code 480620?
Fast food wrap, bakery liner, sandwich wrap, butcher paper, industrial parts wrap, confectionery packaging paper, microwave popcorn bags
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480620?
Frequently confused with vegetable parchment (480610) due to similar end-uses, but greaseproof paper achieves its properties through mechanical treatment rather than chemical.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480620 in UN Comtrade data were France ($122M, 13% of world exports), Sweden ($118M) and Norway ($108M). World exports came to about $942M, 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 480620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480620 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($183M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($74M) and Poland ($74M). World imports came to about $998M, 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 480620 structured?
HS code 480620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480620?
In Brazil, HS code 480620 is NCM 4806.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.