HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4819.60 – Paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
HS code 4819.60 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres. It is used for archiving box files, desk letter trays, magazine files, document storage boxes and presentation boxes.
What HS 4819.60 covers
This HS code covers paper and paperboard articles designed for organization and storage in offices, shops, or similar environments. This includes items like box files, letter trays, and storage boxes, which are typically more rigid and durable than simple packaging, intended for repeated use. These products are essential for document management, archiving, and maintaining order in administrative and retail settings. Importers and exporters include office supply companies, stationery manufacturers, large retailers, and businesses requiring bulk organizational solutions. Key factors in this trade are the durability of the paperboard, ease of assembly (often flat-packed for shipping), design for efficient space utilization, and increasingly, the use of recycled or sustainably sourced materials. The demand for these items remains steady across various sectors globally.
- Covers
- Archiving box files
- Desk letter trays
- Magazine files
- Document storage boxes
- Presentation boxes
- Paperboard filing cabinets
- Desktop organizers
- Examples
- IKEA KVARNVIK storage boxes
- Fellowes Bankers Box
- Leitz magazine files
- Staples document storage boxes
- Smead box files
Codes often confused with 4819.60
Common mistake. Can be confused with 482030 (binders, folders, file covers) if the item is primarily for holding documents rather than a box-like storage solution, or 481920 if it's a simple folding carton not intended for office organization.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 481960, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 481960 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 Netherlands $57M 14% of world exports
- 2 Poland $45M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $45M 11% of world exports
World total: $418M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $57M 12% of world imports
- 2 France $50M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $46M 10.0% of world imports
World total: $461M 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 4819.60
Brazil does not split HS 4819.60: its NCM code is 4819.60.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.19 →
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 4819.60
What is HS code 481960?
HS code 481960 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres. This HS code covers paper and paperboard articles designed for organization and storage in offices, shops, or similar environments. This includes items like box files, letter trays, and storage boxes, which are typically more rigid and durable than simple packaging, intended for repeated use. These products are essential for document management, archiving, and maintaining order in administrative and retail settings. Importers and exporters include office supply companies, stationery manufacturers, large retailers, and businesses requiring bulk organizational solutions. Key factors in this trade are the durability of the paperboard, ease of assembly (often flat-packed for shipping), design for efficient space utilization, and increasingly, the use of recycled or sustainably sourced materials. The demand for these items remains steady across various sectors globally.
What products fall under HS code 481960?
Archiving box files, desk letter trays, magazine files, document storage boxes, presentation boxes, paperboard filing cabinets, desktop organizers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481960?
Can be confused with 482030 (binders, folders, file covers) if the item is primarily for holding documents rather than a box-like storage solution, or 481920 if it's a simple folding carton not intended for office organization.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 481960?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 481960 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($57M, 14% of world exports), Poland ($45M) and Germany ($45M). World exports came to about $418M, 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 481960?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 481960 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($57M, 12% of world imports), France ($50M) and the Netherlands ($46M). World imports came to about $461M, 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 481960 structured?
HS code 481960 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 481960?
In Brazil, HS code 481960 is NCM 4819.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.