Japan HS CodeHS Code 480220: Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard in Japan
What is HS Code 480220 in Japan
Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 480220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 480220 belongs to Section X: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof, Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, Heading 4802: 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.
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Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)
In Japan, HS 480220 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)
Local name 実行関税率表
Digits 9
Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 4802
Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 4802
1 480256: Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state $390.9M2 480210: Handmade paper and paperboard $7.7M3 480255: Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in rolls $4.9MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 480255: Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in rolls $110.7M2 480257: Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m² $20.0M3 480210: Handmade paper and paperboard $9.5MFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 480220000
Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 48.01 or 48.03; hand-made paper and paperboard. > Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard
HS Code 480210
Handmade paper and paperboard
HS Code 480240
Wallpaper base
HS Code 480254
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m²
HS Code 480255
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in rolls
HS Code 480256
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state
HS Code 480257
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m²
HS Code 480258
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m²
HS Code 480261
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In rolls
HS Code 480262
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 480220 in Japan?
HS code 480220 covers Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard in Japan. It sits in Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard), Heading 4802 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.
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