Product classification

HS code for Chart paper: 4823.40

Paper and paperboard, rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus.

Classification of chart paper under HS 4823.40

Chart paper is classified under HS code 4823.40, which is a specific provision within Chapter 48 for paper and paperboard cut to size or shape. While Chapter 48 covers a vast array of paper products, heading 4823 acts as a residual heading for items not specified in earlier headings of the chapter. Subheading 4823.40 is highly specific, covering rolls, sheets, and dials that have been printed specifically for use with self-recording apparatus. This includes medical, industrial, and laboratory instruments that require a physical medium to plot data over time. The classification is driven by the fact that the paper is further worked—specifically printed with scales, grids, or graduations—and cut for a specific technical application. If the paper were plain and unprinted, it might be classified elsewhere based on its coating or weight, but the presence of technical markings intended for data recording necessitates the use of 4823.40. This follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring the most specific description is used for the product.

Covers
  • ECG and EKG recording paper rolls
  • Circular chart recorder paper for industrial gauges
  • Thermal recording paper with printed grids for medical devices
  • Strip chart paper for laboratory data loggers
  • Printed paper dials for pressure or temperature recorders
Also under 4823.40
  • GE Healthcare ECG paper
  • Honeywell chart recorder paper
  • Siemens medical recording paper
  • Kanzaki specialty papers

Codes often confused with 4823.40

Common mistake. Chart paper is often misclassified under 4811.90 (other coated paper) or 4810 if it has a kaolin coating. However, the specific function of being printed for recording apparatus takes precedence. It is also sometimes confused with 4911.99 (other printed matter), but because it is a functional component of an instrument rather than purely informational material, Chapter 48 is more appropriate. Finally, plain thermal printer paper for point-of-sale systems is classified under 4811.90 or 4823.90, as it lacks the specific recording grids required for 4823.40.

4811.90Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets48.10Paper 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 size4911.99Printed matter; n.e.c. in heading no. 49114823.90Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823

Top exporters and importers of HS 482340 (the code used for chart paper), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 482340 (the code used for chart paper) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 482340, not only chart paper.

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 chart paper

Brazil classifies chart paper under NCM 4823.40.00: HS 4823.40 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 chart paper

What is the HS code for Chart paper?

The HS code for Chart paper is 482340 (Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus). The HS code for chart paper printed for self-recording apparatus is 4823.40.

How do I classify Chart paper for customs?

Chart paper is classified under HS code 482340 — Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include digital recording media?

No, HS code 4823.40 only applies to physical paper or paperboard products. Digital storage media like SD cards or hard drives are classified under heading 8523.

Which countries are the top exporters of chart paper (HS 482340)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 482340 (the code used for chart paper) 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 chart paper (HS 482340)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 482340 (the code used for chart paper) 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.

Is the HS code for Chart paper the same in all countries?

The base HS code 482340 for Chart 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 chart paper in Brazil?

In Brazil, chart paper (HS 482340) is classified under NCM 4823.40.00.