Product classification
HS code for Laminated paper: 4807.00
Paper and paperboard, composite (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets.
Classification of laminated paper under HS 4807.00
Laminated paper is classified under HS code 4807.00, which specifically addresses composite paper and paperboard. The defining characteristic for this code is the method of construction: the paper must be made by sticking two or more layers of paper together with an adhesive. This is distinct from multi-ply paperboard made on a paper machine where the layers are pressed together while wet without the use of a separate adhesive. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 48 governs paper and articles of paper pulp. Heading 4807 is unique because it excludes products that have been surface-coated or impregnated. If the laminated paper is subsequently coated with plastic, wax, or kaolin clay, it moves to heading 4811. Therefore, 4807.00 is reserved for unfinished composite sheets where the lamination is internal to the structure, providing thickness or strength, but the surface remains untreated. This classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes regarding composite materials.
- Covers
- Adhesive-bonded multi-ply paperboard used for rigid packaging.
- Non-coated laminated kraft paper for heavy-duty industrial wrapping.
- Composite paper reinforced with internal textile strands or scrims.
- Laminated paper sheets for bookbinding and stationery.
- Strawboard made by gluing multiple layers of straw paper together.
- Also under 4807.00
- Tetra Pak (for aseptic packaging layers)
- Georgia-Pacific (various paperboard products)
- Smurfit Kappa (laminated packaging solutions)
- International Paper (specialty paperboard)
Codes often confused with 4807.00
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying these goods under 4805.93, which covers multi-ply paperboard made without adhesive. Another frequent mistake is using 4811.41 or 4811.59 for papers that have been laminated with plastic; 4807.00 only applies if the layers are stuck together with adhesive and the surface is not coated. If the product is corrugated, it must be classified under 4808.10. Importers must also be careful not to confuse this with 4804, which covers kraft paper and paperboard, unless it has been made composite via adhesive bonding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480700 (the code used for laminated paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480700 (the code used for laminated paper) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 480700, not only laminated paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $209M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $156M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $59M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $826M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $88M 10% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $70M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $67M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $857M 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 laminated paper
Brazil classifies laminated paper under NCM 4807.00.00: HS 4807.00 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 laminated paper
What is the HS code for Laminated paper?
The HS code for Laminated paper is 480700 (Paper and paperboard; composite (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets). The HS code for composite laminated paper made with adhesive and without surface coating is 4807.00.
How do I classify Laminated paper for customs?
Laminated paper is classified under HS code 480700 — Paper and paperboard; composite (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 4807 differ from 4811?
Heading 4807 is for paper bonded with adhesive but not surface-treated, while 4811 is for paper that has been coated, impregnated, or covered on the surface with materials like plastic or wax.
Which countries are the top exporters of laminated paper (HS 480700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480700 (the code used for laminated paper) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($209M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($156M) and the United States ($59M). World exports came to about $826M, 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 laminated paper (HS 480700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480700 (the code used for laminated paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($88M, 10% of world imports), Belgium ($70M) and the United Kingdom ($67M). World imports came to about $857M, 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 Laminated paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480700 for Laminated 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 laminated paper in Brazil?
In Brazil, laminated paper (HS 480700) is classified under NCM 4807.00.00.