Product classification
HS code for Plastic coated wallpaper: 4814.20
Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics.
Classification of plastic coated wallpaper under HS 4814.20
Plastic coated wallpaper is classified under HS code 4814.20. This classification falls within Chapter 48, which covers paper and paperboard. Heading 4814 specifically addresses wallpaper and similar wall coverings. Subheading 4814.20 is reserved for wallpaper that has been coated or covered on the face side with a layer of plastics that is grained, embossed, colored, design-printed, or otherwise decorated. The essential character of this product is the paper substrate, which provides the structure for hanging, while the plastic layer provides durability, washability, and aesthetic finish. To qualify for this code, the product must consist of paper in rolls, of a width suitable for wall or ceiling decoration, and the plastic layer must be the decorative face.
- Covers
- Vinyl-coated paper wallpaper
- Embossed plastic-faced wall coverings on a paper base
- Washable plastic-coated decorative paper rolls
- Grained plastic-covered wallpaper
- Printed vinyl wallpaper with paper backing
- Also under 4814.20
- Graham & Brown vinyl wallpaper
- York Wallcoverings
- Brewster Home Fashions
- F. Schumacher & Co. vinyl wallcoverings
Codes often confused with 4814.20
Common mistake. This product is frequently misclassified under HS code 3918.10, which covers wall or ceiling coverings of plastics in rolls. The key difference is the substrate; 3918 is for coverings made entirely of plastic or where the plastic is not just a coating on paper. It may also be confused with 4814.90, the residual category for other wallpapers that do not have the specific plastic coating described in 4814.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481420 (the code used for plastic coated wallpaper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481420 (the code used for plastic coated wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 9.1% 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 481420, not only plastic coated wallpaper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $392M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $130M 12% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $100M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $85M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 Uzbekistan* ~$63M 6.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $55M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $933M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 plastic coated wallpaper
Brazil classifies plastic coated wallpaper under NCM 4814.20.00: HS 4814.20 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 plastic coated wallpaper
What is the HS code for Plastic coated wallpaper?
The HS code for Plastic coated wallpaper is 481420 (Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics). The HS code for wallpaper coated or covered on the face side with a decorated layer of plastics is 4814.20.
How do I classify Plastic coated wallpaper for customs?
Plastic coated wallpaper is classified under HS code 481420 — Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include self-adhesive vinyl sheets?
Generally, no. Self-adhesive plastic sheets without a paper backing intended for wall decoration are usually classified under heading 3919.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic coated wallpaper (HS 481420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481420 (the code used for plastic coated wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data were China ($392M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($130M) and Belgium ($100M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 plastic coated wallpaper (HS 481420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481420 (the code used for plastic coated wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data were France ($85M, 9.1% of world imports), Uzbekistan (about $63M) and the United Kingdom ($55M). World imports came to about $933M, 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 Plastic coated wallpaper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481420 for Plastic coated wallpaper 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 plastic coated wallpaper in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic coated wallpaper (HS 481420) is classified under NCM 4814.20.00.