Product classification
HS code for Cigarette tubes: 4813.10
Paper, cigarette, in the form of booklets or tubes.
Classification of cigarette tubes under HS 4813.10
Cigarette tubes are classified under HS code 4813.10. This code specifically refers to cigarette paper that has been formed into the shape of a tube or provided in booklets. Heading 4813 covers cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size. The sub-heading 4813.10 is used when the paper is already prepared for immediate use by the consumer or manufacturer to be filled with tobacco. This classification is determined by the material (paper) and its specific preparation into a tubular form. Even if the tube includes a filter tip, it remains classified under 4813.10 because the paper tube is the defining component of the article. The Harmonized System prioritizes the specific use of the paper in this instance over general paper classifications in Chapter 48. This heading is essential for distinguishing between bulk paper rolls and finished paper products ready for tobacco insertion.
- Covers
- Empty paper cigarette tubes
- Cigarette tubes with pre-attached filters
- Menthol-flavored cigarette tubes
- King size and 100mm cigarette tubes
- Hemp-based cigarette tubes
- Artisanal or colored cigarette tubes
- Also under 4813.10
- Rizla+
- OCB
- RAW
- Zig-Zag
- Elements
Codes often confused with 4813.10
Common mistake. Cigarette tubes are frequently misclassified under HS code 2402.20, which is the code for finished cigarettes containing tobacco. Since tubes do not contain tobacco at the time of import, they cannot be classified in Chapter 24. Another common error is using HS code 4823, which covers "other" paper products. However, because 4813 specifically mentions cigarette paper in the form of tubes, it is the correct and more specific heading according to GRI 1. Some importers also attempt to classify them under 5601 if they focus on the acetate filter tip, but the paper tube structure is the primary characteristic that dictates the 4813.10 classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette tubes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette tubes) 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 tubes.
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 tubes
Brazil classifies cigarette tubes 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 tubes
What is the HS code for Cigarette tubes?
The HS code for Cigarette tubes is 481310 (Paper, cigarette; in the form of booklets or tubes). The HS code for cigarette tubes (paper tubes for cigarettes) is 4813.10.
How do I classify Cigarette tubes for customs?
Cigarette tubes 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 classified differently?
No, cigarette tubes that include a filter tip are still classified under 4813.10, as the paper tube remains the essential component of the product.
Which countries are the top exporters of cigarette tubes (HS 481310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette tubes) 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 tubes (HS 481310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481310 (the code used for cigarette tubes) 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 tubes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481310 for Cigarette tubes 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 tubes in Brazil?
In Brazil, cigarette tubes (HS 481310) is classified under NCM 4813.10.00.