About HS Code 481390
This HS code serves as the 'other' category for cigarette paper, covering forms not specifically defined as booklets, tubes, or narrow rolls (not exceeding 5cm in width). This typically includes wider rolls or sheets of cigarette paper used in various stages of tobacco product manufacturing, or for specialized applications beyond standard cigarettes. Importers and exporters in this segment are primarily specialty paper mills and large-scale tobacco product manufacturers. This category allows for flexibility in production, accommodating different machinery and product types, such as cigar wrappers or specific components for smokeless tobacco products. Trade considerations include the specific technical properties of the paper, such as tensile strength, porosity, and burn rate, tailored to diverse manufacturing processes and end-products.
Products Under This Code
Wide rolls of cigarette paper for industrial cutting, sheets of cigarette paper, paper for cigar wrappers, paper for smokeless tobacco pouches, specialty paper for pipe tobacco
Real World Examples
Large format rolls from SWM International, Delfort Group, Glatfelter, specialized paper for cigarillos
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 481310 (booklets/tubes) or 481320 (narrow rolls) if the specific form isn't precisely defined, or even 4802 (uncoated paper) if its specific 'cigarette paper' characteristics are overlooked.
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.
Products Classified Under 4813.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Countries with large-scale tobacco manufacturing, such as China, Indonesia, and the USA, are significant in this trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 481390?
HS code 481390 covers: Paper, cigarette; (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes). This HS code serves as the 'other' category for cigarette paper, covering forms not specifically defined as booklets, tubes, or narrow rolls (not exceeding 5cm in width). This typically includes wider rolls or sheets of cigarette paper used in various stages of tobacco product manufacturing, or for specialized applications beyond standard cigarettes. Importers and exporters in this segment are primarily specialty paper mills and large-scale tobacco product manufacturers. This category allows for flexibility in production, accommodating different machinery and product types, such as cigar wrappers or specific components for smokeless tobacco products. Trade considerations include the specific technical properties of the paper, such as tensile strength, porosity, and burn rate, tailored to diverse manufacturing processes and end-products.
What products fall under HS code 481390?
Wide rolls of cigarette paper for industrial cutting, sheets of cigarette paper, paper for cigar wrappers, paper for smokeless tobacco pouches, specialty paper for pipe tobacco
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481390?
Often confused with 481310 (booklets/tubes) or 481320 (narrow rolls) if the specific form isn't precisely defined, or even 4802 (uncoated paper) if its specific 'cigarette paper' characteristics are overlooked.
How is HS code 481390 structured?
HS code 481390 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.