HS Code for Heavyweight uncoated paper

HS code 4805.93 serves as a residual category for uncoated paper and paperboard that does not fit into more specific classifications like kraft, testliner, or sulfite paper. To fall under this code, the product must have a weight of 225g/m2 or more and be presented in rolls or sheets. This classification is often used for multi-ply boards or specialty industrial papers that are manufactured using various pulping methods but lack the specific characteristics required for other headings in chapter 48. Because it is "n.e.c." (not elsewhere classified), it captures a wide variety of heavy paperboard products used in bookbinding, shoe manufacturing, and rigid box construction. The material must be uncoated, meaning it has not been treated with clay, calcium carbonate, or plastic coatings on its surface. Customs documentation for these items should specify the manufacturing process and the absence of specific fibers (like kraft) to justify the use of this general subheading. It is a catch-all for heavy, uncoated paperboard that is not specifically defined by its fiber source or intended use in other parts of the nomenclature.

Products Included

• Grey board (chipboard) exceeding 225g/m2
• Uncoated multi-ply paperboard n.e.c.
• Heavyweight straw paperboard
• Industrial blotting paperboard over 225g/m2
• Uncoated felt paper and paperboard

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with HS code 4802, which covers paper used for writing and printing. It is also frequently mistaken for HS code 4804 (kraft paper) or 4805.25 (testliner) if the recycled or chemical nature of the pulp is not clearly defined. Additionally, HS code 4805.92 is used for similar "other" papers but for those weighing between 150g/m2 and 225g/m2.

FAQ

What is the HS code for heavyweight uncoated paper?

The HS code for uncoated paper and paperboard weighing 225g/m2 or more, not elsewhere specified, is 4805.93.

Does this include coated paperboard?

No, any paperboard that has been coated with substances like kaolin or plastic must be classified under heading 4810 or 4811, depending on the type of coating.