South Africa HS CodeHS Code 480210: Handmade paper and paperboard in South Africa
What is HS Code 480210 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 480210 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Handmade paper and paperboard. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 480210 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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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 480210 is classified under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
Local name SACU CET
Digits 8
Official source https://www.sars.gov.za/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 4802
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4802
1 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 $38.1M2 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 $25.2M3 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 $20.0MFigures shown for 2025.
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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 $49.8M2 480269: 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 : Other $8.1M3 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 $7.7MFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 48021000
Hand-Made Paper And Paperboard
HS Code 480220
Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or 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 480210 in South Africa?
HS code 480210 covers Handmade paper and paperboard in South Africa. 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 SACU CET.
Is HS code 480210 the same across all countries?
What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 480210?
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