Product classification
HS code for Baking paper: 4806.10
Paper, vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets.
Classification of baking paper under HS 4806.10
Baking paper, commonly known as vegetable parchment, is classified under HS code 4806.10. This classification is based on the specific manufacturing process where unsized paper is passed through a sulfuric acid bath. This chemical treatment gelatinizes the cellulose fibers, closing the pores of the paper and making it highly resistant to grease, water, and heat. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 48 covers paper and paperboard, and heading 4806 specifically addresses parchment and greaseproof papers. Because baking paper is essentially vegetable parchment in rolls or sheets, it fits the primary description of 4806.10. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the paper is used for industrial food processing or home baking, provided the material has undergone the parchmentization process.
- Covers
- Vegetable parchment rolls
- Pre-cut parchment baking sheets
- Silicone-coated vegetable parchment
- Non-stick baking parchment
- Professional grade parchment for pastry
- Also under 4806.10
- Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper (bulk rolls)
- Pactiv Evergreen Parchment
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö Baking Paper
Codes often confused with 4806.10
Common mistake. Baking paper is often confused with greaseproof paper, which is classified under HS code 4806.20. While they look similar, greaseproof paper is made through intensive mechanical beating of the pulp rather than chemical acid treatment. Another common error is classifying silicone-coated non-parchment paper under 4811.59 (coated paper). If the base paper is not true vegetable parchment, it cannot stay in 4806.10. Wax paper is also distinct and falls under 4811.41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480610 (the code used for baking paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480610 (the code used for baking paper) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 480610, not only baking paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $120M 62% of world exports
- 2 Germany $21M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $16M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $195M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $73M 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $25M 11% of world imports
World total: $230M 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 baking paper
Brazil classifies baking paper under NCM 4806.10.00: HS 4806.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 baking paper
What is the HS code for Baking paper?
The HS code for Baking paper is 480610 (Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets). The primary HS code for baking paper (vegetable parchment) is 4806.10. This applies to both rolls and sheets.
How do I classify Baking paper for customs?
Baking paper is classified under HS code 480610 — Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 4806.10 and 4806.20?
4806.10 is for vegetable parchment (chemically treated), while 4806.20 is for greaseproof paper (mechanically treated). Baking paper is almost always the former.
Which countries are the top exporters of baking paper (HS 480610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480610 (the code used for baking paper) in UN Comtrade data were France ($120M, 62% of world exports), Germany ($21M) and China ($16M). World exports came to about $195M, 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 baking paper (HS 480610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480610 (the code used for baking paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Canada ($25M). World imports came to about $230M, 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.
Is the HS code for Baking paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480610 for Baking paper is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for baking paper in Brazil?
In Brazil, baking paper (HS 480610) is classified under NCM 4806.10.00.