Product classification
HS code for Coffee filters: 4823.20
Paper and paperboard, filter paper and paperboard.
Classification of coffee filters under HS 4823.20
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 4823.20
- Whatman filter paper
- Melitta coffee filters
- H&V (Hollingsworth & Vose) filter media
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö filter materials
Codes often confused with 4823.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 482320 (the code used for coffee filters), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 482320 (the code used for coffee filters) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.3% 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 482320, not only coffee filters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $187M 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $184M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $138M 14% of world exports
World total: $968M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $91M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Germany $75M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Canada $59M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $978M 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 coffee filters
Brazil splits HS 4823.20 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4823.20.10Cut filter paper 15–25 g/m², 20–30% sealable fibre
- 4823.20.91Filter paper strips or rolls, 15–36 cm wide
- 4823.20.99Other cut filter paper and paperboard
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 coffee filters
What is the HS code for Coffee filters?
The HS code for Coffee filters is 482320 (Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard).
How do I classify Coffee filters for customs?
Coffee filters is classified under HS code 482320 — Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of coffee filters (HS 482320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 482320 (the code used for coffee filters) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($187M, 19% of world exports), Germany ($184M) and China ($138M). World exports came to about $968M, 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 coffee filters (HS 482320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 482320 (the code used for coffee filters) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($91M, 9.3% of world imports), Germany ($75M) and Canada ($59M). World imports came to about $978M, 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 Coffee filters the same in all countries?
The base HS code 482320 for Coffee filters 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 coffee filters in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 482320 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for coffee filters depends on the product's details: 4823.20.10 (Cut filter paper 15–25 g/m², 20–30% sealable fibre), 4823.20.91 (Filter paper strips or rolls, 15–36 cm wide), 4823.20.99 (Other cut filter paper and paperboard).