Product classification
HS code for Large format coated paper: 4810.19
Paper and paperboard, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets.
Classification of large format coated paper under HS 4810.19
Large format coated paper is classified under HS code 4810.19. This classification applies to paper and paperboard coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, intended for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes. To qualify for this specific code, the paper must contain no more than 10% by weight of fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process. Furthermore, the 'large format' designation refers to the physical dimensions specified in the subheading: the paper must be in sheets where one side exceeds 435 mm and the other side exceeds 297 mm when unfolded. The coating must be inorganic; paper coated with plastics or wax is excluded from this heading. This classification is critical for the printing industry, as it distinguishes high-quality graphic paper from industrial packaging grades or lower-quality newsprint.
- Covers
- Coated offset printing paper in large sheets
- Art paper coated with kaolin for graphic design
- Large format coated paperboard for high-end packaging
- Inorganic coated sheets for lithographic printing
- Matte or glossy coated paper exceeding A3 dimensions
- Also under 4810.19
- Stora Enso LumiArt
- Metsä Board Pro FBB Bright
- International Paper Accent Opaque
- Sappi Opus
- UPM Fine
Codes often confused with 4810.19
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under HS code 4810.13, which covers the same type of paper but in rolls rather than sheets. It is also confused with HS code 4811, which covers paper coated with organic substances like plastics, wax, or stearates. Another common error is 4810.22 (light-weight coated paper), which is distinguished by a higher percentage of mechanical fibers (over 10%). If the sheets are smaller than the 435mm x 297mm threshold, they fall under 4810.14.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481019 (the code used for large format coated paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481019 (the code used for large format coated paper) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 18% 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 481019, not only large format coated paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $552M 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $503M 17% of world exports
- 3 Austria $475M 16% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $583M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $369M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $238M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 codes for large format coated paper
Brazil splits HS 4810.19 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4810.19.10Coated woodfree strips or sheets, max 15 cm/360 mm
- 4810.19.81Metallised woodfree over 150 g/m², other sizes
- 4810.19.82Baryta-coated woodfree over 150 g/m², other sizes
- 4810.19.89Other coated woodfree over 150 g/m², other sizes
- 4810.19.91Wet-strength woodfree max 150 g/m², other sizes
- 4810.19.99Other coated woodfree up to 150 g/m², other sizes
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 large format coated paper
What is the HS code for Large format coated paper?
The HS code for Large format coated paper is 481019 (Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets). The HS code for large format coated paper (sheets exceeding 435x297mm with <10% mechanical fiber) is 4810.19.
How do I classify Large format coated paper for customs?
Large format coated paper is classified under HS code 481019 — Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include paper coated with plastic?
No, HS code 4810.19 is strictly for paper coated with inorganic substances like kaolin; plastic-coated paper is classified under heading 4811.
Which countries are the top exporters of large format coated paper (HS 481019)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481019 (the code used for large format coated paper) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($552M, 18% of world exports), Germany ($503M) and Austria ($475M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of large format coated paper (HS 481019)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481019 (the code used for large format coated paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($583M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($369M) and France ($238M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 Large format coated paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481019 for Large format 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 large format coated paper in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 481019 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for large format coated paper depends on the product's details: 4810.19.10 (Coated woodfree strips or sheets, max 15 cm/360 mm), 4810.19.81 (Metallised woodfree over 150 g/m², other sizes), 4810.19.82 (Baryta-coated woodfree over 150 g/m², other sizes), 4810.19.89 (Other coated woodfree over 150 g/m², other sizes), 4810.19.91 (Wet-strength woodfree max 150 g/m², other sizes), 4810.19.99 (Other coated woodfree up to 150 g/m², other sizes).