Product classification

HS code for Card stock: 4802.58

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803), printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2.

Classification of card stock under HS 4802.58

Card stock is classified under HS code 4802.58 as uncoated paper and paperboard used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes. Chapter 48 covers paper and paperboard and articles made from them. Heading 4802 applies to paper and paperboard that has not been coated with substances like kaolin or other inorganic materials. To fall under subheading 4802.58, the material must contain 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibers and must weigh more than 150 grams per square meter (g/m²). This weight threshold is the defining characteristic that distinguishes card stock from lighter printing papers. The classification is based on the physical properties of the paper, including its weight, fiber composition, and the absence of coating. It is essential to verify the weight of the paperboard, as products weighing 150 g/m² or less would fall under different subheadings such as 4802.55, 4802.56, or 4802.57 depending on their specific dimensions and weight.

Covers
  • Heavyweight printing paper (over 150 g/m²)
  • Uncoated cardstock for business cards
  • Invitation paperboard
  • Index card material in large sheets
  • Uncoated cover stock
Also under 4802.58
  • Neenah Classic Crest Cover
  • Mohawk Strathmore
  • Domtar Cougar Opaque Cover
  • International Paper Accent Opaque (heavy grades).

Codes often confused with 4802.58

Common mistake. Card stock is often misclassified under HS code 4810.13 if it has a clay or polymer coating, as 4810 is for coated paper. It is also frequently confused with HS code 4823.90 if it has been cut to a specific final shape or size (like a pre-cut 5x7 card), whereas 4802 generally refers to paper in rolls or large rectangular sheets.

4810.13Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls48.10Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size4823.90Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 482348.02Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard

Top exporters and importers of HS 480258 (the code used for card stock), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480258 (the code used for card stock) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.3% 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 480258, not only card stock.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $160M
  2. 2 Indonesia $79M
  3. 3 France $79M

World total: $851M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $77M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $64M
  3. 3 France $56M

World total: $917M 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 codes for card stock

Brazil splits HS 4802.58 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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 card stock

What is the HS code for Card stock?

The HS code for Card stock is 480258 (Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2). The HS code for uncoated card stock weighing more than 150 g/m² is 4802.58.

How do I classify Card stock for customs?

Card stock is classified under HS code 480258 — Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What if the card stock is coated?

If the card stock has a coating of kaolin or other inorganic substances, it should be classified under heading 4810 instead of 4802.

Which countries are the top exporters of card stock (HS 480258)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480258 (the code used for card stock) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($160M, 19% of world exports), Indonesia ($79M) and France ($79M). World exports came to about $851M, 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 card stock (HS 480258)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 480258 (the code used for card stock) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($77M, 8.3% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($64M) and France ($56M). World imports came to about $917M, 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 Card stock the same in all countries?

The base HS code 480258 for Card stock 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 card stock in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 480258 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for card stock depends on the product's details: 4802.58.10 (Woodfree paper over 150 g/m², max 15 cm/360 mm), 4802.58.91 (Woodfree drawing paper over 150 g/m²), 4802.58.92 (Woodfree kraft paper over 150 g/m²), 4802.58.99 (Other woodfree paper over 150 g/m²).