HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4820.10 – Paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles
HS code 4820.10 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles. It is used for hardcover notebooks, spiral-bound journals, ledger books, daily planners and receipt books.
What HS 4820.10 covers
This category encompasses a wide range of paper and paperboard stationery items used for writing, record-keeping, and planning. It includes registers, account books, notebooks, diaries, receipt books, and various pads. These articles are indispensable for businesses, educational institutions, and personal use, often featuring specific layouts, rulings, or binding types tailored to their function. Importers and exporters include stationery manufacturers, educational suppliers, office supply retailers, and printing companies. Key considerations in this trade are paper quality (e.g., weight, smoothness), binding durability, cover design, and the increasing demand for sustainably sourced paper. The market is driven by both functional necessity and consumer preferences for aesthetic and branded stationery, leading to a diverse global trade in these everyday essentials.
- Covers
- Hardcover notebooks
- Spiral-bound journals
- Ledger books
- Daily planners
- Receipt books
- Legal pads
- Memo pads
- Diaries
- Examples
- Moleskine notebooks
- Leuchtturm1917 journals
- Staples legal pads
- Filofax diaries
- National Brand ledger books
Codes often confused with 4820.10
Common mistake. Could be confused with 482020 (exercise books) if the item is a simple notebook without specific features for accounting or planning, or 482030 (binders) if it's a loose-leaf system.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 482010, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 482010 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 $1.8B 52% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$282M 8.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $166M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $626M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $204M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $186M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 4820.10
Brazil does not split HS 4820.10: its NCM code is 4820.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.20 →
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 4820.10
What is HS code 482010?
HS code 482010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles. This category encompasses a wide range of paper and paperboard stationery items used for writing, record-keeping, and planning. It includes registers, account books, notebooks, diaries, receipt books, and various pads. These articles are indispensable for businesses, educational institutions, and personal use, often featuring specific layouts, rulings, or binding types tailored to their function. Importers and exporters include stationery manufacturers, educational suppliers, office supply retailers, and printing companies. Key considerations in this trade are paper quality (e.g., weight, smoothness), binding durability, cover design, and the increasing demand for sustainably sourced paper. The market is driven by both functional necessity and consumer preferences for aesthetic and branded stationery, leading to a diverse global trade in these everyday essentials.
What products fall under HS code 482010?
Hardcover notebooks, spiral-bound journals, ledger books, daily planners, receipt books, legal pads, memo pads, diaries
What are common misclassifications for HS code 482010?
Could be confused with 482020 (exercise books) if the item is a simple notebook without specific features for accounting or planning, or 482030 (binders) if it's a loose-leaf system.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 482010?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 482010 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 52% of world exports), Vietnam (about $282M) and the Netherlands ($166M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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 482010?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 482010 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($626M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($204M) and the United Kingdom ($186M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 482010 structured?
HS code 482010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (20) 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 482010?
In Brazil, HS code 482010 is NCM 4820.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.