HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4814.20 – Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics

HS code 4814.20 is the 6-digit subheading for wallpaper and similar wall coverings, coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. It is used for vinyl wallpaper, PVC-coated wall coverings, embossed plastic-surface wallpaper, washable kitchen wallpaper and heavy-duty commercial vinyl wallcovering.

What HS 4814.20 covers

This HS code covers wallpaper and similar wall coverings that are coated or covered on the face side with a grained, embossed, colored, design-printed, or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. These products are highly sought after in international trade for their durability, washability, and extensive decorative possibilities, making them suitable for both residential and commercial interiors. Key players in this trade include wallpaper manufacturers, interior design suppliers, and construction material distributors. The market is driven by evolving interior design trends, demand for easy-to-maintain surfaces, and the versatility of plastic coatings to mimic various textures and patterns. Environmental concerns regarding PVC content are increasingly influencing product development and trade preferences.

Covers
  • Vinyl wallpaper
  • PVC-coated wall coverings
  • Embossed plastic-surface wallpaper
  • Washable kitchen wallpaper
  • Heavy-duty commercial vinyl wallcovering
Examples
  • Graham & Brown vinyl wallpaper
  • York Wallcoverings
  • Brewster Home Fashions
  • F. Schumacher & Co. vinyl wallcoverings

Codes often confused with 4814.20

Common mistake. Can be confused with 481490 (other wallpaper) if the plastic coating isn't explicitly recognized, or 3925 (builders' ware of plastics) if the paper backing is minimal.

4814.90Wallpaper and similar wall coverings and window transparencies of paper; n.e.c. in heading 481439.25Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included

Top exporters and importers of HS code 481420, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481420 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 9.1% 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 $392M
  2. 2 Germany $130M
  3. 3 Belgium $100M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $85M
  2. 2 Uzbekistan* ~$63M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $55M

World total: $933M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 4814.20

Brazil does not split HS 4814.20: its NCM code is 4814.20.00.

  1. 4814.20.00 Wallpaper with decorated plastic face layerPapel de parede e revestimentos para parede semelhantes, constituídos por papel revestido ou recoberto, no lado da face, por uma camada de plástico granida, gofrada, colorida, impressa com desenhos ou decorada de qualquer outra forma

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.14 →

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 4814.20

What is HS code 481420?

HS code 481420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. This HS code covers wallpaper and similar wall coverings that are coated or covered on the face side with a grained, embossed, colored, design-printed, or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. These products are highly sought after in international trade for their durability, washability, and extensive decorative possibilities, making them suitable for both residential and commercial interiors. Key players in this trade include wallpaper manufacturers, interior design suppliers, and construction material distributors. The market is driven by evolving interior design trends, demand for easy-to-maintain surfaces, and the versatility of plastic coatings to mimic various textures and patterns. Environmental concerns regarding PVC content are increasingly influencing product development and trade preferences.

What products fall under HS code 481420?

Vinyl wallpaper, PVC-coated wall coverings, embossed plastic-surface wallpaper, washable kitchen wallpaper, heavy-duty commercial vinyl wallcovering

What are common misclassifications for HS code 481420?

Can be confused with 481490 (other wallpaper) if the plastic coating isn't explicitly recognized, or 3925 (builders' ware of plastics) if the paper backing is minimal.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481420?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481420 in UN Comtrade data were China ($392M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($130M) and Belgium ($100M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 481420?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481420 in UN Comtrade data were France ($85M, 9.1% of world imports), Uzbekistan (about $63M) and the United Kingdom ($55M). World imports came to about $933M, 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 481420 structured?

HS code 481420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 481420?

In Brazil, HS code 481420 is NCM 4814.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.