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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4802.55 | Uncoated paper for writing/printing 40-150 gsm, in rolls |
| 4802.56 | Uncoated paper for writing/printing 40-150 gsm, in sheets |
| 4802.57 | Uncoated paper for writing/printing >150 gsm |
| 4802.61 | Other paper containing >=10% chemical pulp, in rolls |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% EUDR DDS. |
| India (BCD) | 10% |
| United States | 0% |
| Turkey | 0-8% |
Numerical Example: 1 x 40HC (~24 MT) 80 gsm office paper, FOB Jakarta USD 1,150/MT, CIF Mumbai
1 x 40HC (~24 MT) 80 gsm office paper, FOB Jakarta USD 1,150/MT, CIF Mumbai. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EUDR Annex I - paper and paperboard.
- · FSC/PEFC chain of custody buyer requirement.
- · EU EN 12281 for office paper.
- · PIX price indices.
- · Indonesia (APP/APRIL)
- · Brazil (Suzano)
- · Finland (UPM, Stora Enso)
- · Germany
- · China (net importer at times)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to wood & forestry (HS 4802) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.