Product classification
HS code for Paper spools: 4822.90
Paper pulp, paper or paperboard, bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, other than of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or hardened).
Classification of paper spools under HS 4822.90
HS code 482290 covers bobbins, spools, cops, and similar supports made of paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, provided they are not of a kind used for winding textile yarn. These items are used as internal supports for winding various materials such as plastic film, metal foil, industrial tapes, or paper products. The classification under 482290 is a residual category for paper-based supports that do not meet the criteria for 482210. These supports can be perforated, hardened, or treated with resins to increase their structural integrity and resistance to crushing. The manufacturing process usually involves spiral winding or convolute winding of paper strips with adhesives. The distinction between textile and non-textile use is the primary factor in determining the correct subheading within heading 4822, as the physical requirements for textile winding (high speed, specific balance) differ from industrial winding.
- Covers
- Paperboard tubes for winding plastic wrap
- Cylindrical paper cores for industrial tape
- Paper spools for electrical wire (non-textile)
- Conical paper supports for non-textile films
- Hardened paper bobbins for foil winding
- Also under 4822.90
- Sonoco industrial cores
- Corex paper tubes
- Smurfit Kappa cores
- International Paper industrial packaging
Codes often confused with 4822.90
Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying these under 482210, which is strictly for supports used for winding textile yarn. Another common mistake is using 482390 (other articles of paper), but heading 4822 is more specific for bobbins and spools. If the spool is made of plastic, it must be classified under 392340. If it is made of wood, it falls under 4421. The material and the specific intended use (textile vs. non-textile) are the two critical factors for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 482290 (the code used for paper spools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 482290 (the code used for paper spools) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 482290, not only paper spools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $96M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $48M 10% of world exports
- 3 Italy $26M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $464M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $52M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $34M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $27M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $444M 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 paper spools
Brazil classifies paper spools under NCM 4822.90.00: HS 4822.90 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 paper spools
What is the HS code for Paper spools?
The HS code for Paper spools is 482290 (Paper pulp, paper or paperboard; bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, other than of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or hardened)). Paper spools and bobbins not used for textile yarn are classified under HS code 482290.
How do I classify Paper spools for customs?
Paper spools is classified under HS code 482290 — Paper pulp, paper or paperboard; bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, other than of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or hardened). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 482210 and 482290?
482210 is specifically for supports used in the textile industry for winding yarn or thread, while 482290 is for all other winding applications like film, foil, or tape.
Which countries are the top exporters of paper spools (HS 482290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 482290 (the code used for paper spools) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($96M, 21% of world exports), China ($48M) and Italy ($26M). World exports came to about $464M, 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 paper spools (HS 482290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 482290 (the code used for paper spools) in UN Comtrade data were France ($52M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($34M) and the United States ($27M). World imports came to about $444M, 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 Paper spools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 482290 for Paper spools 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 paper spools in Brazil?
In Brazil, paper spools (HS 482290) is classified under NCM 4822.90.00.