Product classification

HS code for Writing paper rolls: 4802.55

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803), printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls.

Classification of writing paper rolls under HS 4802.55

Writing paper in rolls weighing between 40g/m2 and 150g/m2 is classified under HS code 4802.55. This classification falls under Heading 4802, which encompasses uncoated paper and paperboard used for writing, printing, or graphic purposes. To qualify for this specific subheading, the paper must contain 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers. The classification is determined by two primary physical characteristics: the format (rolls) and the weight (40-150g/m2). This weight range covers the majority of standard office and commercial printing papers used in high-volume industrial processes.

Covers
  • Offset printing paper in rolls
  • Standard bond paper rolls
  • Continuous stationery paper
  • Ledger paper in rolls
  • White writing paper for industrial conversion
Also under 4802.55
  • Mondi Maestro Print (rolls)
  • International Paper Hammermill (industrial rolls)
  • Stora Enso uncoated fine paper
  • Domtar EarthChoice Office Paper (rolls).

Codes often confused with 4802.55

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 4802.56 or 4802.57, which cover the same weight and type of paper but in sheet form rather than rolls. It may also be misclassified under 4801.00 if the mechanical fiber content exceeds 10%, which would categorize it as newsprint. Furthermore, if the paper is intended for thermal printing, it may be classified under 4811.90.

4802.56Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)4802.57Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.564801.00Newsprint; 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 sheets4811.90Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets

Top exporters and importers of HS 480255 (the code used for writing paper rolls), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480255 (the code used for writing paper rolls) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 480255, not only writing paper rolls.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Indonesia $457M
  2. 2 Germany $351M
  3. 3 China $343M

World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $567M
  2. 2 Türkiye $401M
  3. 3 Germany $299M

World total: $4.6B 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 writing paper rolls

Brazil splits HS 4802.55 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 4802.55.10Woodfree paper 40–150 g/m², rolls up to 15 cm
  • 4802.55.91Woodfree drawing paper 40–150 g/m², in rolls
  • 4802.55.92Woodfree kraft paper 40–150 g/m², in rolls
  • 4802.55.99Other woodfree paper 40–150 g/m², 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 writing paper rolls

What is the HS code for Writing paper rolls?

The HS code for Writing paper rolls is 480255 (Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls). The HS code for uncoated writing paper in rolls weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2 is 4802.55.

How do I classify Writing paper rolls for customs?

Writing paper rolls is classified under HS code 480255 — Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 4802.54 and 4802.55?

The difference is the weight; 4802.54 is for paper weighing less than 40g/m2, while 4802.55 is for paper weighing between 40g/m2 and 150g/m2.

Which countries are the top exporters of writing paper rolls (HS 480255)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480255 (the code used for writing paper rolls) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($457M, 11% of world exports), Germany ($351M) and China ($343M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 writing paper rolls (HS 480255)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 480255 (the code used for writing paper rolls) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($567M, 12% of world imports), Türkiye ($401M) and Germany ($299M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 Writing paper rolls the same in all countries?

The base HS code 480255 for Writing 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 writing paper rolls in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 480255 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for writing paper rolls depends on the product's details: 4802.55.10 (Woodfree paper 40–150 g/m², rolls up to 15 cm), 4802.55.91 (Woodfree drawing paper 40–150 g/m², in rolls), 4802.55.92 (Woodfree kraft paper 40–150 g/m², in rolls), 4802.55.99 (Other woodfree paper 40–150 g/m², in rolls).