HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4811.90 – Paper, 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

HS code 4811.90 is the 6-digit subheading for paper, 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. It is used for metallized paper, silicone-coated release paper, abrasive backing paper, heat-sealable paper and decorative gift wrap.

What HS 4811.90 covers

This 'basket' HS code captures various other types of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding, and webs of soft cellulose fibers that are coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated, or surface-colored, not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 4811. This broad category reflects the immense diversity of specialized paper products in international trade, ranging from decorative papers to highly functional industrial materials. Importers and exporters include specialty paper mills, converters, and industries requiring specific surface properties like release, abrasion resistance, or aesthetic appeal. Key aspects involve the vast array of coating technologies (e.g., silicone, metallization, pigments) and the tailored applications, from label release liners to abrasive backings or decorative gift wrap. The trade is characterized by innovation in material science and diverse industrial demand.

Covers
  • Metallized paper
  • Silicone-coated release paper
  • Abrasive backing paper
  • Heat-sealable paper
  • Decorative gift wrap
  • Anti-slip paper
Examples
  • UPM Raflatac release liners
  • AR Metallizing packaging paper
  • 3M abrasive backing paper
  • specialty decorative papers

Codes often confused with 4811.90

Common mistake. Often confused with more specific coated paper categories like 4810 (printing/writing paper) or 481159 (plastic-coated) if the primary coating isn't clearly defined, or even 4805 (other uncoated paper) if the coating is subtle.

48.10Paper 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 size4811.59Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 481048.05Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets

Top exporters and importers of HS code 481190, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481190 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 Germany $1.2B
  2. 2 China $897M
  3. 3 United States $370M

World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $635M
  2. 2 Germany $255M
  3. 3 Italy $233M

World total: $5.0B 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 4811.90 4

Brazil splits HS 4811.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 4811.90.1 In strips or rolls of a width not exceeding 15 cm or in sheets with no side exceeding 360 mm in the unfolded stateEm tiras ou rolos de largura não superior a 15 cm ou em folhas em que nenhum lado exceda 360 mm, quando não dobradas Group
  2. 4811.90.11 Electrolytic starch-paste paper, 75–120 g/m²Recobertos de pasta eletrolítica à base de amido modificado, de peso igual ou superior a 75 g/m², mas não superior a 120 g/m²
  3. 4811.90.19 Other coated paper n.e.c., max 15 cm/360 mmOutros
  4. 4811.90.20 Sandpaper base rolls, 105–135 g/m², min 15% latexOutros, impregnados e revestidos em ambas as faces com látex numa proporção total, em peso, igual ou superior a 15 %, de peso igual ou superior a 105 g/m², mas não superior a 135 g/m², do tipo utilizado como suporte para fabricação de abrasivos (lixas), em rolos
  5. 4811.90.90 Other coated or impregnated paper and paperboardOutros

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 4811.90

What is HS code 481190?

HS code 481190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper, 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. This 'basket' HS code captures various other types of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding, and webs of soft cellulose fibers that are coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated, or surface-colored, not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 4811. This broad category reflects the immense diversity of specialized paper products in international trade, ranging from decorative papers to highly functional industrial materials. Importers and exporters include specialty paper mills, converters, and industries requiring specific surface properties like release, abrasion resistance, or aesthetic appeal. Key aspects involve the vast array of coating technologies (e.g., silicone, metallization, pigments) and the tailored applications, from label release liners to abrasive backings or decorative gift wrap. The trade is characterized by innovation in material science and diverse industrial demand.

What products fall under HS code 481190?

Metallized paper, silicone-coated release paper, abrasive backing paper, heat-sealable paper, decorative gift wrap, anti-slip paper

What are common misclassifications for HS code 481190?

Often confused with more specific coated paper categories like 4810 (printing/writing paper) or 481159 (plastic-coated) if the primary coating isn't clearly defined, or even 4805 (other uncoated paper) if the coating is subtle.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481190?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481190 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), China ($897M) and the United States ($370M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 481190?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($635M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($255M) and Italy ($233M). World imports came to about $5.0B, 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 481190 structured?

HS code 481190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 481190?

Brazil splits HS code 481190 into 4 NCM codes: 4811.90.11 (Electrolytic starch-paste paper, 75–120 g/m²), 4811.90.19 (Other coated paper n.e.c., max 15 cm/360 mm), 4811.90.20 (Sandpaper base rolls, 105–135 g/m², min 15% latex), 4811.90.90 (Other coated or impregnated paper and paperboard). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.