Product classification

HS code for Greaseproof paper: 4806.20

Paper, greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets.

Classification of greaseproof paper under HS 4806.20

Greaseproof paper is classified under HS code 4806.20. This code is part of Chapter 48, which governs paper and paperboard articles. Heading 4806 specifically covers vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, and glassine. Greaseproof paper is unique because its resistance to oil and fat is achieved through a mechanical process known as intensive beating of the pulp, rather than through chemical coatings. This process hydrates the cellulose fibers to such an extent that they form a dense, non-porous sheet. The HS code 4806.20 applies to these papers when they are imported in rolls or sheets. It is a critical classification for the food packaging industry, as it distinguishes purely mechanical grease-resistant papers from those that have been treated with plastics or waxes, which are classified elsewhere in Chapter 48.

Covers
  • Uncoated greaseproof wrapping paper
  • Food-grade grease-resistant sheets
  • Translucent greaseproof paper
  • Greaseproof paper for baking liners (uncoated)
  • Mechanical grease-resistant paper in rolls
Also under 4806.20
  • Nordic Paper Greaseproof
  • Sappi MagnoStar
  • Georgia-Pacific Deli Wrap

Codes often confused with 4806.20

Common mistake. Greaseproof paper is often misclassified as vegetable parchment (4806.10). While similar, vegetable parchment is treated with sulfuric acid to achieve its properties, whereas greaseproof paper is mechanically beaten. Another common error is classifying it under 4811.51 or 4811.59, which covers paper coated or impregnated with plastics. If the paper relies on a plastic film for grease resistance, it cannot be classified under 4806.20. Similarly, wax-coated paper belongs under 4811.41.

4811.60Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 48104806.10Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets4811.51Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 48104811.59Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 48104811.41Paper and paperboard; self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

Top exporters and importers of HS 480620 (the code used for greaseproof paper), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480620 (the code used for greaseproof paper) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 480620, not only greaseproof paper.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $122M
  2. 2 Sweden $118M
  3. 3 Norway $108M

World total: $942M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $183M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $74M
  3. 3 Poland $74M

World total: $998M 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 greaseproof paper

Brazil classifies greaseproof paper under NCM 4806.20.00: HS 4806.20 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 greaseproof paper

What is the HS code for Greaseproof paper?

The HS code for Greaseproof paper is 480620 (Paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets). The HS code for greaseproof paper in rolls or sheets is 4806.20.

How do I classify Greaseproof paper for customs?

Greaseproof paper is classified under HS code 480620 — Paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is wax paper the same as greaseproof paper?

No, wax paper is paper coated with paraffin or wax and is classified under 4811.41, whereas greaseproof paper (4806.20) achieves its properties mechanically.

Which countries are the top exporters of greaseproof paper (HS 480620)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480620 (the code used for greaseproof paper) in UN Comtrade data were France ($122M, 13% of world exports), Sweden ($118M) and Norway ($108M). World exports came to about $942M, 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 greaseproof paper (HS 480620)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 480620 (the code used for greaseproof paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($183M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($74M) and Poland ($74M). World imports came to about $998M, 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 Greaseproof paper the same in all countries?

The base HS code 480620 for Greaseproof 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 greaseproof paper in Brazil?

In Brazil, greaseproof paper (HS 480620) is classified under NCM 4806.20.00.