Product classification
HS code for Heavyweight uncoated paper: 4805.93
Paper and paperboard, uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805.
Classification of heavyweight uncoated paper under HS 4805.93
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 4805.93
- International Paper Containerboard
- Smurfit Kappa Heavy Duty Board
- Graphic Packaging International Uncoated Board
Codes often confused with 4805.93
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480593 (the code used for heavyweight uncoated paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480593 (the code used for heavyweight uncoated paper) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 8.7% 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 480593, not only heavyweight uncoated paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $233M 15% of world exports
- 2 Italy $228M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $170M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $134M 8.7% of world imports
- 2 United States $127M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $115M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 heavyweight uncoated paper
Brazil classifies heavyweight uncoated paper under NCM 4805.93.00: HS 4805.93 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 heavyweight uncoated paper
What is the HS code for Heavyweight uncoated paper?
The HS code for Heavyweight uncoated paper is 480593 (Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805). The HS code for uncoated paper and paperboard weighing 225g/m2 or more, not elsewhere specified, is 4805.93.
How do I classify Heavyweight uncoated paper for customs?
Heavyweight uncoated paper is classified under HS code 480593 — Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavyweight uncoated paper (HS 480593)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480593 (the code used for heavyweight uncoated paper) in UN Comtrade data were China ($233M, 15% of world exports), Italy ($228M) and Germany ($170M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 heavyweight uncoated paper (HS 480593)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480593 (the code used for heavyweight uncoated paper) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($134M, 8.7% of world imports), the United States ($127M) and Germany ($115M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Heavyweight uncoated paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480593 for Heavyweight uncoated 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 heavyweight uncoated paper in Brazil?
In Brazil, heavyweight uncoated paper (HS 480593) is classified under NCM 4805.93.00.