A4 Printer Paper / Copy Paper — HS Code
Uncoated paper and paperboard for writing, printing or other graphic purposes — weighing 40–150 g/m², in sheets
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HS Code
4802 — Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 48 — Paper and paperboard
Heading
4802 — Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — A4 copy paper is uncoated paper classified under 4802 by weight and dimensions
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Standard A4 copier/printer paper (80 g/m²) is classified under 4802.56 (in sheets, not rolls, 40–150 g/m²). Paper in rolls is 4802.57. Coated paper (glossy photo paper, art paper) is 4810. Thermal paper (for receipts) is 4809.20. Kraft paper is 4804. The HS code for paper depends on: fibre composition (wood pulp vs. other), weight per m², dimensions (sheets vs. rolls), and coating. Most copy paper imports attract zero duty globally. Anti-dumping duties on certain paper from Asia may apply — check current orders.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
4802.56.80
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
4802.56.80
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
4802.56.80
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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