HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4818.10 – Paper articles; toilet paper
HS code 4818.10 is the 6-digit subheading for paper articles, toilet paper. It is used for standard toilet rolls, jumbo toilet rolls, septic-safe toilet paper, recycled toilet paper and bamboo toilet paper.
What HS 4818.10 covers
Toilet paper is a universally consumed product, traded globally in immense quantities. Its international movement is driven by fundamental hygiene needs, population dynamics, and evolving consumer preferences regarding softness, strength, and environmental impact. Major importers are often densely populated nations or those with limited domestic pulp and paper production capacity, relying on global supply chains. Exporters are typically countries endowed with abundant forest resources and advanced paper manufacturing infrastructure, capable of large-scale, efficient production. The market is intensely competitive, with a strong emphasis on cost-efficiency, brand recognition, and increasingly, certifications for sustainability and biodegradability, reflecting a global shift towards more eco-conscious consumer choices.
- Covers
- Standard toilet rolls
- Jumbo toilet rolls
- Septic-safe toilet paper
- Recycled toilet paper
- Bamboo toilet paper
- Scented toilet paper
- Flushable wet wipes (paper-based)
- Examples
- Charmin Ultra Soft
- Scott 1000
- Cottonelle Ultra CleanCare
- Who Gives A Crap
- Angel Soft
Codes often confused with 4818.10
Common mistake. While seemingly straightforward, it could be confused with 4803.00 (toilet or facial tissue stock) if traded in large, unfinished rolls for further processing, but 4818.10 is for finished, consumer-ready rolls.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 481810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481810 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $684M 13% of world exports
- 2 Germany $415M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Canada $389M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $5.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $621M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $489M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $391M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 4818.10
Brazil does not split HS 4818.10: its NCM code is 4818.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.18 →
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 4818.10
What is HS code 481810?
HS code 481810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper articles; toilet paper. Toilet paper is a universally consumed product, traded globally in immense quantities. Its international movement is driven by fundamental hygiene needs, population dynamics, and evolving consumer preferences regarding softness, strength, and environmental impact. Major importers are often densely populated nations or those with limited domestic pulp and paper production capacity, relying on global supply chains. Exporters are typically countries endowed with abundant forest resources and advanced paper manufacturing infrastructure, capable of large-scale, efficient production. The market is intensely competitive, with a strong emphasis on cost-efficiency, brand recognition, and increasingly, certifications for sustainability and biodegradability, reflecting a global shift towards more eco-conscious consumer choices.
What products fall under HS code 481810?
Standard toilet rolls, jumbo toilet rolls, septic-safe toilet paper, recycled toilet paper, bamboo toilet paper, scented toilet paper, flushable wet wipes (paper-based)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481810?
While seemingly straightforward, it could be confused with 4803.00 (toilet or facial tissue stock) if traded in large, unfinished rolls for further processing, but 4818.10 is for finished, consumer-ready rolls.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($684M, 13% of world exports), Germany ($415M) and Canada ($389M). World exports came to about $5.3B, 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 481810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481810 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($621M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($489M) and the Netherlands ($391M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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.
How is HS code 481810 structured?
HS code 481810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) 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 481810?
In Brazil, HS code 481810 is NCM 4818.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.