Product classification
HS code for Industrial coated paper: 4810.39
Kraft paper and paperboard, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets.
Classification of industrial coated paper under HS 4810.39
Industrial coated paper falls under HS code 4810.39 because it consists of Kraft paper or paperboard coated with inorganic substances like kaolin (China clay) or calcium carbonate. This specific subheading is reserved for Kraft paper used for non-graphic purposes, meaning it is not intended for high-quality printing of text or images. Heading 4810 covers paper coated on one or both sides with inorganic substances, with or without a binder. Subheading 4810.39 is the "other" category for Kraft paperboard that does not meet the specific weight or bleaching criteria of 4810.31 or 4810.32. These papers are typically used in industrial packaging, protective wrapping, or as base materials for further industrial conversion. The classification is determined by the base pulp type (Kraft), the coating material (inorganic), and the intended industrial application. The coating must be inorganic; if the paper is coated with plastics or wax, it moves to a different heading entirely.
- Covers
- Clay-coated Kraft linerboard
- Inorganic coated paper for industrial tube winding
- Coated Kraft paper for heavy-duty packaging
- Bleached Kraft paperboard for industrial cartons
- Kaolin-coated Kraft paper in large industrial rolls
- Also under 4810.39
- Smurfit Kappa CKB (unbleached variants)
- BillerudKorsnäs X-Kraft
- Mondi EcoVantage
- WestRock Coated Unbleached Kraft
- International Paper Coated Industrial Kraft
Codes often confused with 4810.39
Common mistake. Industrial coated paper is often confused with graphic paper under 4810.13 or 4810.22. Graphic papers are specifically for printing and writing. Another common error is using 4811.51 for paper coated with plastics. If the coating is organic (like polyethylene), it belongs in 4811; if it is inorganic (like clay), it belongs in 4810.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481039 (the code used for industrial coated paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481039 (the code used for industrial coated paper) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 481039, not only industrial coated paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $371M 79% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $18M 3.9% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $12M 2.5% of world exports
World total: $468M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $173M 17% of world imports
- 2 Canada $119M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $76M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 industrial coated paper
Brazil splits HS 4810.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4810.39.10Other coated kraft paper, max 15 cm/360 mm
- 4810.39.90Other coated kraft 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 industrial coated paper
What is the HS code for Industrial coated paper?
The HS code for Industrial coated paper is 481039 (Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets). The HS code for non-graphic, inorganic coated Kraft paper and paperboard is 4810.39.
How do I classify Industrial coated paper for customs?
Industrial coated paper is classified under HS code 481039 — Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines "non-graphic" in this classification?
Non-graphic refers to paper not intended for the printing of books, magazines, or commercial brochures, focusing instead on industrial or packaging utility.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial coated paper (HS 481039)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481039 (the code used for industrial coated paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($371M, 79% of world exports), the Netherlands ($18M) and Denmark ($12M). World exports came to about $468M, 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 industrial coated paper (HS 481039)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481039 (the code used for industrial coated paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($173M, 17% of world imports), Canada ($119M) and Japan ($76M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Industrial coated paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481039 for Industrial coated 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 industrial coated paper in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 481039 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial coated paper depends on the product's details: 4810.39.10 (Other coated kraft paper, max 15 cm/360 mm), 4810.39.90 (Other coated kraft paper and paperboard).