Product classification
HS code for Vegetable parchment paper: 4806.10
Paper, vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets.
Classification of vegetable parchment paper under HS 4806.10
Vegetable parchment paper is classified under HS code 4806.10. This classification is situated within Chapter 48, which governs paper and paperboard, and articles of paper pulp. Heading 4806 specifically covers vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers. The classification of vegetable parchment is unique because it is defined by its specific chemical manufacturing process. It is produced by passing a sheet of unsized paper, made from cotton fibers or chemical wood pulp, through a bath of sulfuric acid. This acid treatment partially dissolves or gelatinizes the cellulose, which is then immediately neutralized and washed. This process creates a continuous film of amyloid, making the paper exceptionally tough, grease-resistant, and largely impermeable to water or air. Unlike coated papers, the properties of vegetable parchment are structural. Customs authorities classify this product under 4806.10 based on the absence of coatings and the specific parchmentization process, which distinguishes it from other translucent or grease-resistant alternatives.
- Covers
- Heavy-duty industrial vegetable parchment
- Food-grade parchment for baking and wrapping
- Sulfuric acid-treated translucent paper
- Parchment paper in rolls for retail sale
- Parchment paper in rectangular sheets
- Also under 4806.10
- Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper (bulk rolls)
- Pactiv Evergreen Parchment
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö Baking Paper
Codes often confused with 4806.10
Common mistake. Vegetable parchment is often misclassified as greaseproof paper (HS code 4806.20) or glassine paper (HS code 4806.40). While all three are translucent and grease-resistant, greaseproof paper is made by mechanical beating of the pulp rather than acid treatment, and glassine is produced through extensive calendering. Furthermore, wax-coated paper is often confused with parchment but belongs under HS code 4811.41 or 4811.60, as it relies on a surface coating rather than a structural chemical change.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480610 (the code used for vegetable parchment paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480610 (the code used for vegetable parchment paper) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 480610, not only vegetable parchment paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $120M 62% of world exports
- 2 Germany $21M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $16M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $195M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $73M 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $25M 11% of world imports
World total: $230M 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 vegetable parchment paper
Brazil classifies vegetable parchment paper under NCM 4806.10.00: HS 4806.10 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 vegetable parchment paper
What is the HS code for Vegetable parchment paper?
The HS code for Vegetable parchment paper is 480610 (Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets). The HS code for vegetable parchment paper, whether in rolls or sheets, is 4806.10.
How do I classify Vegetable parchment paper for customs?
Vegetable parchment paper is classified under HS code 480610 — Paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is silicone-treated baking paper classified under 4806.10?
If the base paper is vegetable parchment that has been lightly coated with silicone, it may still fall under 4806.10; however, if the coating is the primary feature, it may be classified under 4811.59 as other coated paper.
Which countries are the top exporters of vegetable parchment paper (HS 480610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480610 (the code used for vegetable parchment paper) in UN Comtrade data were France ($120M, 62% of world exports), Germany ($21M) and China ($16M). World exports came to about $195M, 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 vegetable parchment paper (HS 480610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480610 (the code used for vegetable parchment paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Canada ($25M). World imports came to about $230M, 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 Vegetable parchment paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480610 for Vegetable parchment 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 vegetable parchment paper in Brazil?
In Brazil, vegetable parchment paper (HS 480610) is classified under NCM 4806.10.00.