Japan HS Code

HS Code 480511: Fluting paper : Semichemical fluting paper in Japan

Q: Is HS code 480511 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 480511 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 480511?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 480511 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 480511 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 480511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Fluting paper : Semichemical fluting paper. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 480511 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 4805: Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter.

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Classification Path of HS Code 480511 in Japan

Section X

Chapters (47-49) 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

HS Code 4805

Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter

HS Code 480511

Fluting paper : Semichemical fluting paper

HS Code 480511000

Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter. > Semi-chemical fluting paper その他の紙及び板紙（塗布してないものでロール状又はシート状のものに限るものとし、この類の注3に規定する加工のほかに更に加工をしたものを除く。） > －－セミケミカルパルプ製の段ボール用中芯原紙

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 480511 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/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4805

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 4805

1 480593: Other : Weighing 225 g/m² or more $9.7M 2 480540: Filter paper and paperboard $3.7M 3 480591: Other : Weighing 150 g/m² or less $3.6M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 4805

1 480525: Testliner (recycled liner board) : Weighing more than 150 g/m² $189.4M 2 480591: Other : Weighing 150 g/m² or less $95.8M 3 480519: Fluting paper : Other $74.2M

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Related HS Code to Japan Semi-Chemical Fluting Paper (480511)

HS Code 480511000

Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter. > Semi-chemical fluting paper

HS Code 480512

Fluting paper : Straw fluting paper

HS Code 480519

Fluting paper : Other

HS Code 480524

Testliner (recycled liner board) : Weighing 150 g/m² or less

HS Code 480525

Testliner (recycled liner board) : Weighing more than 150 g/m²

HS Code 480530

Sulphite wrapping paper

HS Code 480540

Filter paper and paperboard

HS Code 480550

Felt paper and paperboard

HS Code 480591

Other : Weighing 150 g/m² or less

HS Code 480592

Other : Weighing more than 150 g/m² but less than 225 g/m²

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 480511 in Japan?

HS code 480511 covers Fluting paper : Semichemical fluting paper in Japan. It sits in Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard), Heading 4805 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 480511 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 480511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 480511 in Japan?