HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4817.10 – Paper and paperboard; envelopes
HS code 4817.10 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, envelopes. It is used for standard business envelopes, security envelopes, padded envelopes, window envelopes and greeting card envelopes.
What HS 4817.10 covers
This category covers envelopes of paper or paperboard, a fundamental item in global communication and packaging. Envelopes are traded extensively, ranging from standard office stationery to specialized security or padded versions. They play an essential role in business correspondence, direct mail marketing, and the secure transfer of documents. Importers typically include large office supply chains, postal services, and businesses requiring bulk quantities, while exporters are often large-scale paper product manufacturers benefiting from economies of scale. The market is influenced by trends in digital communication, but also by the enduring need for physical mail, secure document handling, and custom branding. Sustainability in paper sourcing and manufacturing is an increasingly important factor for trade.
- Covers
- Standard business envelopes
- Security envelopes
- Padded envelopes
- Window envelopes
- Greeting card envelopes
- Self-seal envelopes
- Clasp envelopes
- Examples
- JAM Paper Envelopes
- Quality Park Envelopes
- Domtar Cougar Envelopes
- Southworth Business Envelopes
- Staples Brand Envelopes
Codes often confused with 4817.10
Common mistake. Often confused with 4819.50 (other packing containers of paperboard) if the envelope is seen primarily as a container, but 4817.10 specifically covers envelopes for correspondence.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 481710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481710 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 China $139M 17% of world exports
- 2 Poland $107M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $69M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $802M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $172M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $103M 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $57M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $823M 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 4817.10
Brazil does not split HS 4817.10: its NCM code is 4817.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.17 →
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 4817.10
What is HS code 481710?
HS code 481710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; envelopes. This category covers envelopes of paper or paperboard, a fundamental item in global communication and packaging. Envelopes are traded extensively, ranging from standard office stationery to specialized security or padded versions. They play an essential role in business correspondence, direct mail marketing, and the secure transfer of documents. Importers typically include large office supply chains, postal services, and businesses requiring bulk quantities, while exporters are often large-scale paper product manufacturers benefiting from economies of scale. The market is influenced by trends in digital communication, but also by the enduring need for physical mail, secure document handling, and custom branding. Sustainability in paper sourcing and manufacturing is an increasingly important factor for trade.
What products fall under HS code 481710?
Standard business envelopes, security envelopes, padded envelopes, window envelopes, greeting card envelopes, self-seal envelopes, clasp envelopes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481710?
Often confused with 4819.50 (other packing containers of paperboard) if the envelope is seen primarily as a container, but 4817.10 specifically covers envelopes for correspondence.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481710 in UN Comtrade data were China ($139M, 17% of world exports), Poland ($107M) and Germany ($69M). World exports came to about $802M, 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 481710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($172M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($103M) and Japan ($57M). World imports came to about $823M, 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 481710 structured?
HS code 481710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 481710?
In Brazil, HS code 481710 is NCM 4817.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.