Product classification

HS code for Uncoated graphic paper rolls: 4802.61

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803), over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls.

Classification of uncoated graphic paper rolls under HS 4802.61

Uncoated graphic paper in rolls is classified under HS code 4802.61. This classification is found within Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard). The specific subheading 4802.61 applies to paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes, which contains more than 10% by weight of fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process. The "uncoated" designation means the paper has not been treated with kaolin or other inorganic substances on its surface. The "rolls" specification is a physical requirement for this code, distinguishing it from sheets. Classification under 4802.61 requires a laboratory analysis of the fiber content to ensure the mechanical fiber threshold is met, as this distinguishes it from higher-grade woodfree papers.

Covers
  • Uncoated directory paper in rolls
  • Mechanical printing paper for magazines
  • Uncoated offset paper with >10% mechanical fiber
  • Bulky book paper in rolls
  • Uncoated advertising material paper
Also under 4802.61
  • UPM Standard News (non-4801)
  • Stora Enso SC paper (base)
  • Resolute Forest Products groundwood specialties
  • Catalyst Paper groundwood grades.

Codes often confused with 4802.61

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 4801.00 (Newsprint). While both contain mechanical fibers, newsprint must meet specific weight and finish criteria defined in Chapter 48 Note 4. Another common error is using 4802.54 through 4802.58, which are reserved for papers containing 10% or less mechanical fiber (woodfree papers). The 10% fiber content is the legal dividing line.

4801.00Newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets4802.54Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets4802.58Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS 480261 (the code used for uncoated graphic paper rolls), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480261 (the code used for uncoated graphic paper rolls) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 480261, not only uncoated graphic paper rolls.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Sweden $722M
  2. 2 Canada $687M
  3. 3 Germany $290M

World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $715M
  2. 2 Germany $318M
  3. 3 Poland $158M

World total: $2.5B 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 uncoated graphic paper rolls

Brazil splits HS 4802.61 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 4802.61.10Paper over 10% mech. fibre, rolls up to 15 cm
  • 4802.61.91Paper max 57 g/m², min 65% mech. wood, in rolls
  • 4802.61.92Kraft paper over 10% mech. fibre, in rolls
  • 4802.61.99Other paper over 10% mech. fibre, in rolls

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 uncoated graphic paper rolls

What is the HS code for Uncoated graphic paper rolls?

The HS code for Uncoated graphic paper rolls is 480261 (Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls).

How do I classify Uncoated graphic paper rolls for customs?

Uncoated graphic paper rolls is classified under HS code 480261 — Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for uncoated graphic paper in rolls?

The HS code is 4802.61, provided the paper contains more than 10% mechanical fiber by weight.

How is this different from newsprint?

Newsprint (4801.00) has a specific weight range (typically 40-65 g/m²) and is intended for newspapers, whereas 4802.61 covers a broader range of graphic papers used for magazines and directories.

Which countries are the top exporters of uncoated graphic paper rolls (HS 480261)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480261 (the code used for uncoated graphic paper rolls) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($722M, 29% of world exports), Canada ($687M) and Germany ($290M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 uncoated graphic paper rolls (HS 480261)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 480261 (the code used for uncoated graphic paper rolls) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($715M, 28% of world imports), Germany ($318M) and Poland ($158M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 Uncoated graphic paper rolls the same in all countries?

The base HS code 480261 for Uncoated graphic paper rolls 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 uncoated graphic paper rolls in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 480261 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for uncoated graphic paper rolls depends on the product's details: 4802.61.10 (Paper over 10% mech. fibre, rolls up to 15 cm), 4802.61.91 (Paper max 57 g/m², min 65% mech. wood, in rolls), 4802.61.92 (Kraft paper over 10% mech. fibre, in rolls), 4802.61.99 (Other paper over 10% mech. fibre, in rolls).