United Kingdom HS Code

HS Code 481720: Paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards in United Kingdom

Q: Is HS code 481720 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 481720 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. United Kingdom extends it under UKGT.

Q: What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 481720?

United Kingdom classifies products under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT; locally UK Integrated Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 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 481720 in United Kingdom?

The official source is https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 481720 in United Kingdom

Under United Kingdom's UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff), HS Code 481720 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United Kingdom extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 481720 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 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery.

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Classification Path of HS Code 481720 in United Kingdom

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 4817

Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery

HS Code 481720

Paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards

United Kingdom Tariff Classification: UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

In United Kingdom, HS 481720 is classified under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

Local name UK Integrated Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4817

Top United Kingdom import Product Under HS Code 4817

1 481710: Paper and paperboard; envelopes $47.2M 2 481730: Paper and paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery $10.7M 3 481720: Paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards $3.3M

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Top United Kingdom export Product Under HS Code 4817

1 481710: Paper and paperboard; envelopes $13.6M 2 481730: Paper and paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery $4.2M 3 481720: Paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards $2.4M

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Related HS Code to United Kingdom Letter Cards and Postcards (481720)

HS Code 481710

Paper and paperboard; envelopes

HS Code 481730

Paper and paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery

HS Code 480100

Newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets

HS Code 480210

Hand-made paper or paperboard

HS Code 480220

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets

HS Code 480240

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets

HS Code 480254

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets

HS Code 480255

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls

HS Code 480256

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)

HS Code 480257

Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 481720 in United Kingdom?

HS code 481720 covers Paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards in United Kingdom. It sits in Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard), Heading 4817 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under UKGT.

Is HS code 481720 the same across all countries?

What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 481720?

Where can I officially look up HS code 481720 in United Kingdom?