Product classification
HS code for Cigarette paper booklets: 4813.10
Paper, cigarette, in the form of booklets or tubes.
Classification of cigarette paper booklets under HS 4813.10
Cigarette paper in the form of booklets or tubes is classified under HS code 4813.10. This classification is determined by the specific retail-ready or semi-finished form of the paper. Unlike bulk paper, these items are prepared for immediate use by the consumer or for the manual assembly of cigarettes. Booklets typically contain a specific number of leaves, often with a gummed edge, while tubes are pre-formed cylinders ready to be filled with tobacco. The classification under 4813.10 is prioritized when the paper has been converted into these specific formats, reflecting its intended use in the final stages of tobacco product preparation. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, the classification is dictated by the terms of the heading 4813 and the sub-heading 4813.10. The paper used in these booklets is highly specialized, featuring controlled porosity and chemical additives to ensure a consistent burn. The tubes may also include an attached filter, but they remain classified under this code as the paper tube is the defining component. This sub-heading is distinct from industrial rolls because it targets the consumer-facing or manual-filling market. The Explanatory Notes for Chapter 48 emphasize that the form of the product (booklet or tube) is the primary factor for this sub-heading, regardless of the paper's width or length. This ensures that all consumer-ready cigarette papers, whether sold in convenience stores or specialty tobacco shops, are grouped together for tariff and statistical purposes. The presence of flavoring or coloring does not change this classification, provided the product remains cigarette paper in the specified forms.
- Covers
- Cigarette paper booklets with gummed edges
- Pre-rolled cigarette tubes
- Cigarette tubes with attached filters
- Interleaved cigarette paper leaves in retail packaging
- Flavored cigarette paper booklets
- Also under 4813.10
- Rizla+
- OCB
- RAW
- Zig-Zag
- Elements
Codes often confused with 4813.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with 4813.90 (bulk paper) and 4813.20 (narrow rolls). If the paper is not in a booklet or a tube, it cannot be 4813.10. Another error involves classifying tubes with filters under 5601.22 (filter tips), but the complete tube assembly is correctly placed in 4813.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette paper booklets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette paper booklets) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 481310, not only cigarette paper booklets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $145M 15% of world exports
- 2 France $139M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $124M 12% of world exports
World total: $997M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $181M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $158M 16% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $90M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $972M 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 cigarette paper booklets
Brazil classifies cigarette paper booklets under NCM 4813.10.00: HS 4813.10 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 cigarette paper booklets
What is the HS code for Cigarette paper booklets?
The HS code for Cigarette paper booklets is 481310 (Paper, cigarette; in the form of booklets or tubes). Cigarette paper booklets and tubes are classified under HS code 4813.10.
How do I classify Cigarette paper booklets for customs?
Cigarette paper booklets is classified under HS code 481310 — Paper, cigarette; in the form of booklets or tubes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cigarette tubes with filters included in this code?
Yes, pre-formed cigarette tubes, even those with filters already attached, are classified under 4813.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of cigarette paper booklets (HS 481310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette paper booklets) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($145M, 15% of world exports), France ($139M) and the Netherlands ($124M). World exports came to about $997M, 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 cigarette paper booklets (HS 481310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette paper booklets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($181M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($158M) and the Netherlands ($90M). World imports came to about $972M, 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 Cigarette paper booklets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481310 for Cigarette paper booklets 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 cigarette paper booklets in Brazil?
In Brazil, cigarette paper booklets (HS 481310) is classified under NCM 4813.10.00.