HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4823.40 – Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus

HS code 4823.40 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus. It is used for ECG recording paper, chart recorder rolls, fax paper rolls, tachograph charts and medical monitor paper.

What HS 4823.40 covers

This category encompasses specialized paper and paperboard products, specifically rolls, sheets, and dials, that are printed for use in self-recording apparatus. These are critical consumables for devices like chart recorders, medical monitors, industrial process controllers, and older fax machines, where data needs to be physically recorded over time. The international trade in these items, while perhaps less prominent than general office paper, remains essential for industries relying on precise analog data capture. Importers include hospitals, industrial plants, laboratories, and maintenance services globally. Exporters are often specialized printing companies or paper converters, frequently located in countries with precision manufacturing capabilities, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Key considerations include print accuracy, paper stability, resistance to environmental factors, and compatibility with specific recording instruments. The market is gradually shrinking due to digital transformation but retains niche demand.

Covers
  • ECG recording paper
  • Chart recorder rolls
  • Fax paper rolls
  • Tachograph charts
  • Medical monitor paper
  • Industrial process recorder paper
  • Seismograph paper
Examples
  • GE Healthcare ECG paper
  • Honeywell chart recorder paper
  • Siemens medical recording paper
  • Kanzaki specialty papers

Codes often confused with 4823.40

Common mistake. This code is distinct due to the "printed for self-recording apparatus" clause; it should not be confused with general printed paper (e.g., 4901 or 4911) or unprinted specialty papers (e.g., 482390).

49.01Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets49.11Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs4823.90Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823

Top exporters and importers of HS code 482340, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 482340 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 5.4% 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. 1 China $54M
  2. 2 United States $12M
  3. 3 Italy $11M

World total: $158M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $6.6M
  2. 2 France $5.7M
  3. 3 United States $4.8M

World total: $122M 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 4823.40

Brazil does not split HS 4823.40: its NCM code is 4823.40.00.

  1. 4823.40.00 Recording-chart paper in rolls, sheets or dialsPapel-diagrama para aparelhos registradores, em bobinas, em folhas ou em discos

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.23 →

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 4823.40

What is HS code 482340?

HS code 482340 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus. This category encompasses specialized paper and paperboard products, specifically rolls, sheets, and dials, that are printed for use in self-recording apparatus. These are critical consumables for devices like chart recorders, medical monitors, industrial process controllers, and older fax machines, where data needs to be physically recorded over time. The international trade in these items, while perhaps less prominent than general office paper, remains essential for industries relying on precise analog data capture. Importers include hospitals, industrial plants, laboratories, and maintenance services globally. Exporters are often specialized printing companies or paper converters, frequently located in countries with precision manufacturing capabilities, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Key considerations include print accuracy, paper stability, resistance to environmental factors, and compatibility with specific recording instruments. The market is gradually shrinking due to digital transformation but retains niche demand.

What products fall under HS code 482340?

ECG recording paper, chart recorder rolls, fax paper rolls, tachograph charts, medical monitor paper, industrial process recorder paper, seismograph paper

What are common misclassifications for HS code 482340?

This code is distinct due to the "printed for self-recording apparatus" clause; it should not be confused with general printed paper (e.g., 4901 or 4911) or unprinted specialty papers (e.g., 482390).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 482340?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 482340 in UN Comtrade data were China ($54M, 34% of world exports), the United States ($12M) and Italy ($11M). World exports came to about $158M, 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 482340?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 482340 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($6.6M, 5.4% of world imports), France ($5.7M) and the United States ($4.8M). World imports came to about $122M, 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 482340 structured?

HS code 482340 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 482340?

In Brazil, HS code 482340 is NCM 4823.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.