Product classification
HS code for Medium weight uncoated paper: 4805.92
Paper and paperboard, uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805.
Classification of medium weight uncoated paper under HS 4805.92
Medium weight uncoated paper and paperboard are classified under HS code 4805.92. This heading serves as a residual category for paper products that do not meet the specific fiber or manufacturing requirements of headings 4802, 4803, or 4804. To fall under 4805.92, the paper must be uncoated and have a weight exceeding 150g/m² but less than 225g/m². Unlike kraft paper (4804), which requires a high percentage of chemical pulp, paper in 4805 is often made from recycled fibers, mechanical pulp, or a mix of various pulps. The classification is primarily driven by the physical state (uncoated), the weight (medium), and the absence of characteristics that would place it in a more specific category. This code is essential for classifying various industrial and technical papers that are used in construction, filtration, or as protective layers where the high strength of pure kraft paper is not required.
- Covers
- Uncoated recycled paperboard (150-225g/m²)
- Grey board and chipboard within the specified weight range
- Multi-ply paperboard not elsewhere specified
- Industrial filter paper and blotting paper in rolls or sheets
- Also under 4805.92
- Stora Enso CKB
- WestRock Coated Recycled Board (uncoated variant)
- Sappi Uncoated Board
Codes often confused with 4805.92
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4804.41 (kraft paper). If the paper contains more than 80% chemical sulfate or soda pulp, it must be classified under 4804 regardless of its appearance. Additionally, 4805.91 is often used by mistake; however, that code is strictly for lightweight paper weighing 150g/m² or less. If the paper is coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, it moves to heading 4810.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480592 (the code used for medium weight uncoated paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480592 (the code used for medium weight uncoated paper) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 7.4% 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 480592, not only medium weight uncoated paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $319M 33% of world exports
- 2 China $136M 14% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $84M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $975M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $65M 7.4% of world imports
- 2 India $54M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 France $44M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $874M 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 medium weight uncoated paper
Brazil splits HS 4805.92 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4805.92.10Glass-fibre paper, over 150 but under 225 g/m²
- 4805.92.90Other uncoated paper, over 150 but under 225 g/m²
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 medium weight uncoated paper
What is the HS code for Medium weight uncoated paper?
The HS code for Medium weight uncoated paper is 480592 (Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805). The correct HS code is 4805.92 for uncoated paper weighing more than 150g/m² but less than 225g/m².
How do I classify Medium weight uncoated paper for customs?
Medium weight uncoated paper is classified under HS code 480592 — Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can recycled paperboard be classified under 4805.92?
Yes, uncoated paperboard made from recycled waste is typically classified here if it falls within the 150-225g/m² weight range and is not specifically covered by other headings.
Which countries are the top exporters of medium weight uncoated paper (HS 480592)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480592 (the code used for medium weight uncoated paper) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($319M, 33% of world exports), China ($136M) and Thailand ($84M). World exports came to about $975M, 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 medium weight uncoated paper (HS 480592)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480592 (the code used for medium weight uncoated paper) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($65M, 7.4% of world imports), India ($54M) and France ($44M). World imports came to about $874M, 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 Medium weight uncoated paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480592 for Medium weight 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 medium weight uncoated paper in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 480592 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for medium weight uncoated paper depends on the product's details: 4805.92.10 (Glass-fibre paper, over 150 but under 225 g/m²), 4805.92.90 (Other uncoated paper, over 150 but under 225 g/m²).