HS 4803 — Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 48 Paper and paperboard
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 48
Chapter 48 Paper and paperboard
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 4803 covers
Newsprint, printing paper, paperboard, and articles of paper or paperboard.
Classification notes
Weight, coating and use determine the subheading; weight limits are critical.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 4803
What is HS 4803?
Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 4803?
Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 4803 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 4803 products?
Weight, coating and use determine the subheading; weight limits are critical.