HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4811.60 – Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

HS code 4811.60 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. It is used for wax paper, butcher paper, bakery pan liners, interleaf paper for metal sheets and fruit wrapping paper.

What HS 4811.60 covers

This category covers paper and paperboard coated, impregnated, or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil, or glycerol, excluding certain specific types. These materials are highly valued in international trade for their excellent grease and moisture resistance, making them indispensable in the food packaging industry, as well as for industrial protective applications. Key players in this trade include specialty paper manufacturers, food processors, and industrial suppliers. The demand is often driven by the need for safe and effective food wrapping, bakery liners, and protective interleaf papers. Considerations include food safety regulations, the type of wax or oil used, and the increasing market interest in sustainable and compostable alternatives to traditional wax coatings.

Covers
  • Wax paper
  • Butcher paper
  • Bakery pan liners
  • Interleaf paper for metal sheets
  • Fruit wrapping paper
Examples
  • Reynolds Kitchens Wax Paper
  • Dixie Waxed Paper
  • various deli wrap brands
  • industrial rust-inhibiting papers

Codes often confused with 4811.60

Common mistake. It might be confused with 4808 (corrugated paper) if used as a liner, or 481190 (other coated paper) if the coating isn't clearly wax or oil-based.

48.08Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 48034811.90Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets

Top exporters and importers of HS code 481160, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481160 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.9% 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 $174M
  2. 2 France $71M
  3. 3 United States $61M

World total: $550M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $63M
  2. 2 Germany $49M
  3. 3 Canada $35M

World total: $633M 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 codes for 4811.60 2

Brazil splits HS 4811.60 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 4811.60.10 Wax or oil-coated paper, max 15 cm/360 mmEm tiras ou rolos de largura não superior a 15 cm ou em folhas em que nenhum lado exceda 360 mm, quando não dobradas
  2. 4811.60.90 Other wax-, oil- or glycerol-coated paperOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.11 →

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 4811.60

What is HS code 481160?

HS code 481160 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. This category covers paper and paperboard coated, impregnated, or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil, or glycerol, excluding certain specific types. These materials are highly valued in international trade for their excellent grease and moisture resistance, making them indispensable in the food packaging industry, as well as for industrial protective applications. Key players in this trade include specialty paper manufacturers, food processors, and industrial suppliers. The demand is often driven by the need for safe and effective food wrapping, bakery liners, and protective interleaf papers. Considerations include food safety regulations, the type of wax or oil used, and the increasing market interest in sustainable and compostable alternatives to traditional wax coatings.

What products fall under HS code 481160?

Wax paper, butcher paper, bakery pan liners, interleaf paper for metal sheets, fruit wrapping paper

What are common misclassifications for HS code 481160?

It might be confused with 4808 (corrugated paper) if used as a liner, or 481190 (other coated paper) if the coating isn't clearly wax or oil-based.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481160?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481160 in UN Comtrade data were China ($174M, 32% of world exports), France ($71M) and the United States ($61M). World exports came to about $550M, 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 481160?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481160 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($63M, 9.9% of world imports), Germany ($49M) and Canada ($35M). World imports came to about $633M, 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 481160 structured?

HS code 481160 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 481160?

Brazil splits HS code 481160 into 2 NCM codes: 4811.60.10 (Wax or oil-coated paper, max 15 cm/360 mm), 4811.60.90 (Other wax-, oil- or glycerol-coated paper). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.