HS Code for Coffee filters

Paper coffee filters are classified under HS code 4823.20. Chapter 48 covers paper and paperboard, and heading 4823 is for other paper and paperboard that has been cut to size or shape. Subheading 4823.20 specifically identifies filter paper and paperboard. These filters are made from specialized porous paper designed to allow liquid to pass through while retaining solid coffee grounds. To fall under this code, the paper must be "cut to size or shape," meaning it is ready for use in a coffee maker or brewing device. If the filter paper were imported in large, uncut rolls, it would likely be classified under heading 4805. The classification depends on the material composition (cellulose fibers) and the specific industrial conversion (cutting and shaping) that makes it a finished consumer product. This classification is strictly for paper-based filters; filters made of other materials like plastic or metal are classified according to their constituent material in different chapters of the HS nomenclature.

Products Included

• Cone-shaped paper filters
• Basket-style paper filters
• Circular paper filters for espresso
• Filter paper discs
• Paper coffee pods (empty)
• Laboratory filter paper cut to size

Common Misclassification

Paper coffee filters are often misclassified under HS code 4805.40, which is for filter paper and paperboard in large rolls or sheets. The key difference is that 4823.20 is for paper already cut to a specific shape for a specific machine. They are also sometimes confused with HS code 7323.93 if the user is searching for "coffee filters" generally, but 7323.93 is for stainless steel filters. Plastic filters fall under 3924.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for paper coffee filters?

The HS code for paper coffee filters cut to size is 4823.20.

Are permanent metal coffee filters under the same code?

No, permanent metal filters are typically classified under 7323.93 (stainless steel) or 7615.10 (aluminum) depending on the metal used.