Product classification
HS code for Textile bobbins: 4822.10
Paper pulp, paper or paperboard, bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or hardened).
Classification of textile bobbins under HS 4822.10
Textile bobbins made of paper or paperboard are classified under HS code 4822.10. This code is located in Chapter 48, which covers paper and paperboard and articles made from them. Heading 4822 is dedicated to bobbins, spools, cops, and similar supports of paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, whether or not perforated or hardened. These items are used primarily in the textile industry for winding yarn, thread, or wire during various stages of manufacturing, spinning, weaving, or for retail sale. Subheading 4822.10 specifically identifies those supports "of a kind used for winding textile yarn." The classification is determined by the material (paper/paperboard) and the specific intended use (winding textile yarn). These supports are often treated with resins or chemicals to make them resistant to moisture and the high centrifugal forces of spinning machinery. They can be cylindrical, conical, or other shapes designed to fit specific textile machines.
- Covers
- Paper yarn bobbins
- Paperboard spinning cones
- Paper cops for weaving
- Cylindrical paper tubes for yarn winding
- Perforated paper spools for dyeing
- Also under 4822.10
- Sonoco textile cones
- S.P.B. (Société des Bobines en Papier) tubes
- Textube paper cones
- Corex textile cores
Codes often confused with 4822.10
Common mistake. Textile bobbins are frequently misclassified based on material. Plastic bobbins fall under 3923.40, and wooden bobbins fall under 4421.99. Within Chapter 48, they might be misclassified under 4822.90, which is for supports used for winding other materials (like paper or film). If the paper support is not used for textile yarn, it must be moved to the "other" subheading. Additionally, heavy-duty paper tubes used for shipping rather than winding might be classified in 4817 or 4823.
Top exporters and importers of HS 482210 (the code used for textile bobbins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 482210 (the code used for textile bobbins) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 5.4% 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 482210, not only textile bobbins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $12M 20% of world exports
- 2 Italy $12M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $7.8M 12% of world exports
World total: $62M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $3.9M 5.4% of world imports
- 2 United States $3.7M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 Spain $3.4M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $72M 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 textile bobbins
Brazil classifies textile bobbins under NCM 4822.10.00: HS 4822.10 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 textile bobbins
What is the HS code for Textile bobbins?
The HS code for Textile bobbins is 482210 (Paper pulp, paper or paperboard; bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or hardened)). The HS code for bobbins made of paper or paperboard used for textile yarn is 4822.10.
How do I classify Textile bobbins for customs?
Textile bobbins is classified under HS code 482210 — Paper pulp, paper or paperboard; bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or hardened). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the shape of the bobbin affect the HS code?
No, whether the support is a cone, a tube, a spool, or a cop, as long as it is made of paper and used for textile yarn, it remains under 4822.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile bobbins (HS 482210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 482210 (the code used for textile bobbins) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($12M, 20% of world exports), Italy ($12M) and China ($7.8M). World exports came to about $62M, 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 textile bobbins (HS 482210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 482210 (the code used for textile bobbins) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($3.9M, 5.4% of world imports), the United States ($3.7M) and Spain ($3.4M). World imports came to about $72M, 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 Textile bobbins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 482210 for Textile bobbins 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 textile bobbins in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile bobbins (HS 482210) is classified under NCM 4822.10.00.