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HS 4802Wood & forestry

HS Code for Graphic Paper (Chapter 4802)

Graphic paper (office paper, forms, envelopes, magazines) has been in structural decline since 2008 (down 40%+). But this is a large residual trade - Indonesian and Brazilian eucalyptus BEKP-based mills export to India, Turkey, Middle East. EUDR now applies from Dec 2025.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
4802.55Uncoated paper for writing/printing 40-150 gsm, in rolls
4802.56Uncoated paper for writing/printing 40-150 gsm, in sheets
4802.57Uncoated paper for writing/printing >150 gsm
4802.61Other paper containing >=10% chemical pulp, in rolls
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
EUDR DDS.
India (BCD)
10%
United States
0%
Turkey
0-8%

Worked landed-cost example

1 x 40HC (~24 MT) 80 gsm office paper, FOB Jakarta USD 1,150/MT, CIF Mumbai

FOBUSD 27,600
Freight + insuranceUSD 1,400
CIFUSD 29,000
India BCD 10%USD 2,900
IGST 18%USD 5,742
Landed ≈ USD 37.6k.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EUDR Annex I - paper and paperboard.
  • · FSC/PEFC chain of custody buyer requirement.
  • · EU EN 12281 for office paper.
  • · PIX price indices.
Top exporting countries
  • · Indonesia (APP/APRIL)
  • · Brazil (Suzano)
  • · Finland (UPM, Stora Enso)
  • · Germany
  • · China (net importer at times)

Frequently asked questions

Indonesian paper - APP legacy EUDR risk?

Asia Pulp & Paper had historic association with rainforest clearance in Sumatra/Kalimantan. Post-2013 Forest Conservation Policy claims zero deforestation. EUDR requires plot-level DDS - APP’s traceability platform (STAR) is the compliance mechanism, but sceptical buyers demand independent audit.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for wood & forestry.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Türkiye →
KDV (VAT) · 20% standard, 10% reduced, 1% basic goods (from July 2023)
Import into Brazil →
ICMS (state) + PIS/COFINS (federal) · ICMS 17-19% (varies by state); PIS 2.1%; COFINS 9.65%

Wood & forestry landed-cost pages: every destination market

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Related commodity guides

HS 4401.31Wood & forestry
HS Code for Wood Pellets (HS 4401.31) →
HS 4412Wood & forestry
HS Code for Plywood (Chapter 4412) →
HS 4703Wood & forestry
HS Code for Chemical Wood Pulp (Chapter 4703) →
HS 4805Wood & forestry
HS Code for Containerboard - Kraftliner & Testliner (HS 4805) →

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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