HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4820.30 – Paper and paperboard; binders, folders and file covers
HS code 4820.30 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, binders, folders and file covers. It is used for lever arch files, 3-ring binders, manila folders, presentation folders and suspension files (paperboard).
What HS 4820.30 covers
This category includes paper and paperboard binders, folders, and file covers, which are indispensable tools for organizing, protecting, and storing loose documents in offices, schools, and homes. These items range from simple manila folders to multi-ring binders and lever arch files, providing structured solutions for document management. Importers and exporters are typically office supply companies, stationery manufacturers, educational suppliers, and corporate procurement departments. Key factors in this trade include the durability of the material, the quality and functionality of binding mechanisms (for binders), capacity, and the availability of various sizes and designs. The ongoing need for efficient document organization ensures a steady global market for these essential office and school supplies, with a growing emphasis on recycled and sustainable materials.
- Covers
- Lever arch files
- 3-ring binders
- Manila folders
- Presentation folders
- Suspension files (paperboard)
- Report covers
- Expanding files
- Examples
- Avery binders
- Smead manila folders
- Leitz lever arch files
- Staples presentation folders
- Oxford file folders
Codes often confused with 4820.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with 481960 (box files, storage boxes) if the item is a rigid container for documents, or 482010 (notebooks) if it's a bound item rather than a loose-leaf system.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 482030, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 482030 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 $151M 24% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$75M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $59M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $638M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $209M 31% of world imports
- 2 Germany $74M 11% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $52M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $684M 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 4820.30
Brazil does not split HS 4820.30: its NCM code is 4820.30.00.
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 4820.30
What is HS code 482030?
HS code 482030 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; binders, folders and file covers. This category includes paper and paperboard binders, folders, and file covers, which are indispensable tools for organizing, protecting, and storing loose documents in offices, schools, and homes. These items range from simple manila folders to multi-ring binders and lever arch files, providing structured solutions for document management. Importers and exporters are typically office supply companies, stationery manufacturers, educational suppliers, and corporate procurement departments. Key factors in this trade include the durability of the material, the quality and functionality of binding mechanisms (for binders), capacity, and the availability of various sizes and designs. The ongoing need for efficient document organization ensures a steady global market for these essential office and school supplies, with a growing emphasis on recycled and sustainable materials.
What products fall under HS code 482030?
Lever arch files, 3-ring binders, manila folders, presentation folders, suspension files (paperboard), report covers, expanding files
What are common misclassifications for HS code 482030?
Can be confused with 481960 (box files, storage boxes) if the item is a rigid container for documents, or 482010 (notebooks) if it's a bound item rather than a loose-leaf system.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 482030?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 482030 in UN Comtrade data were China ($151M, 24% of world exports), Vietnam (about $75M) and Germany ($59M). World exports came to about $638M, 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 482030?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 482030 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($209M, 31% of world imports), Germany ($74M) and Nigeria ($52M). World imports came to about $684M, 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 482030 structured?
HS code 482030 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 482030?
In Brazil, HS code 482030 is NCM 4820.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.