HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4813.90 – Paper, cigarette; (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes)

HS code 4813.90 is the 6-digit subheading for paper, cigarette, (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes). It is used for wide rolls of cigarette paper for industrial cutting, sheets of cigarette paper, paper for cigar wrappers, paper for smokeless tobacco pouches and specialty paper for pipe tobacco.

What HS 4813.90 covers

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.

Covers
  • 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
Examples
  • Large format rolls from SWM International
  • Delfort Group
  • Glatfelter
  • specialized paper for cigarillos

Codes often confused with 4813.90

Common mistake. 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.

4813.10Paper, cigarette; in the form of booklets or tubes4813.20Paper, cigarette; in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm48.02Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard

Top exporters and importers of HS code 481390, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481390 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 9.2% 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 France $111M
  2. 2 China $96M
  3. 3 Germany $88M

World total: $638M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Poland $78M
  2. 2 United States $76M
  3. 3 Türkiye $44M

World total: $852M 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 4813.90

Brazil does not split HS 4813.90: its NCM code is 4813.90.00.

  1. 4813.90.00 Other cigarette paperOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.13 →

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 4813.90

What is HS code 481390?

HS code 481390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481390?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481390 in UN Comtrade data were France ($111M, 17% of world exports), China ($96M) and Germany ($88M). World exports came to about $638M, 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 481390?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481390 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($78M, 9.2% of world imports), the United States ($76M) and Türkiye ($44M). World imports came to about $852M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 481390?

In Brazil, HS code 481390 is NCM 4813.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.