HS Code 480220
Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base…
Official description: Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and nonperforated punchcards and punchtape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard : Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard
Also searched as: photo base paper, thermal paper base, electrosensitive paper base, raw base paper
Classification
How 480220 breaks down
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and nonperforated punchcards and punchtape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard
Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 480220?
Buyers sourcing paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 480220 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 480220
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 480220 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 4802
Other HS codes under 4802
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and nonperforated punchcards and punchtape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard". If 480220 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 480220: common questions
What is HS code 480220?
HS code 480220 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and nonperforated punchcards and punchtape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard : Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard". The first two digits (48) are the chapter — Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp — and digits 3-4 (4802) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 480220?
Common products classified under 480220 include photo base paper, thermal paper base, electrosensitive paper base, raw base paper and similar items matching paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 480220?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 480220 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (480220) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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