HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4812.00 – Paper pulp; filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp
HS code 4812.00 is the 6-digit subheading for paper pulp, filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp. It is used for beer filter sheets, wine filter pads, chemical process filter blocks, laboratory filter plates and edible oil filter media.
What HS 4812.00 covers
This HS code specifically covers paper pulp in the form of filter blocks, slabs, and plates. These specialized products are essential components in various industrial filtration processes, playing a critical role in achieving purity and separation in liquids. Key industries that import and export these goods include food and beverage (e.g., brewing, winemaking), chemical, pharmaceutical, and edible oil processing sectors. Manufacturers of filtration equipment and industrial suppliers are primary traders. The importance of these products lies in their controlled porosity, chemical inertness, and ability to remove specific particles or impurities, ensuring product quality and safety. Trade considerations often involve material specifications, certification for food contact, and consistent performance.
- Covers
- Beer filter sheets
- Wine filter pads
- Chemical process filter blocks
- Laboratory filter plates
- Edible oil filter media
- Examples
- Pall Corporation filter sheets
- Eaton Begerow filter media
- ErtelAlsop filter plates
- Cuno filter cartridges
Codes often confused with 4812.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with 4703 (chemical wood pulp) or 4704 (mechanical wood pulp) if not clearly in block/slab/plate form, or 4823 (other special papers) if processed into more finished filter paper.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 481200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481200 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 Germany $91M 36% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $32M 13% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $23M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $250M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $25M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $14M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $13M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $219M 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 4812.00
Brazil does not split HS 4812.00: its NCM code is 4812.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.12 →
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 4812.00
What is HS code 481200?
HS code 481200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper pulp; filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp. This HS code specifically covers paper pulp in the form of filter blocks, slabs, and plates. These specialized products are essential components in various industrial filtration processes, playing a critical role in achieving purity and separation in liquids. Key industries that import and export these goods include food and beverage (e.g., brewing, winemaking), chemical, pharmaceutical, and edible oil processing sectors. Manufacturers of filtration equipment and industrial suppliers are primary traders. The importance of these products lies in their controlled porosity, chemical inertness, and ability to remove specific particles or impurities, ensuring product quality and safety. Trade considerations often involve material specifications, certification for food contact, and consistent performance.
What products fall under HS code 481200?
Beer filter sheets, wine filter pads, chemical process filter blocks, laboratory filter plates, edible oil filter media
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481200?
Can be confused with 4703 (chemical wood pulp) or 4704 (mechanical wood pulp) if not clearly in block/slab/plate form, or 4823 (other special papers) if processed into more finished filter paper.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481200 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($91M, 36% of world exports), Denmark ($32M) and Thailand ($23M). World exports came to about $250M, 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 481200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481200 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($25M, 11% of world imports), China ($14M) and Germany ($13M). World imports came to about $219M, 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 481200 structured?
HS code 481200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 481200?
In Brazil, HS code 481200 is NCM 4812.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.