HS Code 4801
Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets
HS code 4801 covers newsprint paper in rolls or rectangular sheets, typically used by publishers for newspapers and magazines to manage high-volume printing.
4-digit Section XFCL
HS Code 4801 — Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets
This code covers bulk paper primarily used for printing newspapers. It consists largely of mechanical wood pulp and is designed for high-speed printing presses using coldset or heatset inks.
What's included
- Lightweight mechanical paper
- Standard newspaper stock
- Rotary press paper rolls
- Bulk newsprint sheets
What's excluded
- Tissue paper → use
4803(Tissue and sanitary papers are classified by their soft, absorbent characteristics.) - Coated magazine paper → use
4810(Paper with a kaolin or inorganic coating belongs under 4810.)
Common examples
- Standard 45gsm newsprint rolls
- Uncoated mechanical paper for free sheets
- Recycled newsprint for local gazettes
Frequently asked questions
What determines if paper is newsprint?
It must contain at least 65% by weight of wood fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical processes and be uncoated.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Mill test certificates specifying pulp content are often required for verification.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland
- Top importers: United States, India, China, Germany
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Key takeaway
Exclusively for uncoated mechanical paper used for news-style publishing.
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