HS Code 480700
Composite paper and paperboard
Official description: Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surfacecoated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
Also searched as: corrugated cardboard, corrugated paper, corrugated board, cardboard
Classification
How 480700 breaks down
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surfacecoated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surfacecoated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 480700?
Buyers sourcing composite paper and paperboard from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 480700 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 480700
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 480700 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Questions
HS code 480700: common questions
What is HS code 480700?
HS code 480700 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surfacecoated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets". The first two digits (48) are the chapter — Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp — and digits 3-4 (4807) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 480700?
Common products classified under 480700 include corrugated cardboard, corrugated paper, corrugated board, cardboard and similar items matching composite paper and paperboard. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 480700?
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 480700 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (480700) 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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