Product classification
HS code for Sulphite wrapping paper: 4805.30
Paper and paperboard, sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets.
Classification of sulphite wrapping paper under HS 4805.30
Sulphite wrapping paper is classified under HS code 4805.30. This classification is found within Chapter 48, which governs paper and paperboard. Heading 4805 covers other uncoated paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets that are not specifically described in earlier headings like 4802 or 4804. Sulphite wrapping paper is distinguished by the chemical pulping process used to create it, which involves using various sulphites to extract lignin from wood fibers. This results in a paper that is typically stronger and has a smoother finish than mechanical pulp paper, making it ideal for food wrapping and general packaging. To be classified under 4805.30, the paper must be uncoated and must not meet the specific definitions of Kraft paper (which is classified under 4804) or writing paper (4802).
- Covers
- Uncoated sulphite wrapping paper
- Bleached sulphite wrapping paper
- Unbleached sulphite wrapping paper
- Sulphite paper in rolls or large sheets
- Also under 4805.30
- Mondi EcoSolutions Kraft Paper
- Georgia-Pacific Industrial Packaging
- Smurfit Kappa Packaging Paper
Codes often confused with 4805.30
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with Kraft wrapping paper, which falls under HS code 4804.31 or 4804.39. Kraft paper is produced using the sulfate process, whereas sulphite paper uses the sulfite process; the two are chemically distinct. Another confusion arises with HS code 4802.54, which covers thin printing or writing paper. If the paper is intended for wrapping rather than writing, and is produced via the sulphite process, 4805.30 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480530 (the code used for sulphite wrapping paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480530 (the code used for sulphite wrapping paper) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 7.3% 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 480530, not only sulphite wrapping paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $41M 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $37M 33% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $5.7M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $112M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $8.8M 7.3% of world imports
- 2 Poland $8.8M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Greece $8.0M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $122M 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 sulphite wrapping paper
Brazil classifies sulphite wrapping paper under NCM 4805.30.00: HS 4805.30 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 sulphite wrapping paper
What is the HS code for Sulphite wrapping paper?
The HS code for Sulphite wrapping paper is 480530 (Paper and paperboard; sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets). The HS code for uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in rolls or sheets is 4805.30.
How do I classify Sulphite wrapping paper for customs?
Sulphite wrapping paper is classified under HS code 480530 — Paper and paperboard; sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do you distinguish sulphite paper from Kraft paper for customs?
The distinction is based on the chemical pulping process used. Kraft paper (4804) uses the sulfate process and is generally stronger, while sulphite paper (4805.30) is often more translucent and easier to bleach.
Which countries are the top exporters of sulphite wrapping paper (HS 480530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480530 (the code used for sulphite wrapping paper) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($41M, 37% of world exports), Germany ($37M) and Czechia ($5.7M). World exports came to about $112M, 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 sulphite wrapping paper (HS 480530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480530 (the code used for sulphite wrapping paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($8.8M, 7.3% of world imports), Poland ($8.8M) and Greece ($8.0M). World imports came to about $122M, 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 Sulphite wrapping paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480530 for Sulphite wrapping 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 sulphite wrapping paper in Brazil?
In Brazil, sulphite wrapping paper (HS 480530) is classified under NCM 4805.30.00.