HS Code 4813

Cigarette Paper and Tubes

HS code 4813 covers cigarette paper in booklets, tubes, or rolls, essential for both industrial manufacturing and consumer hand-rolled cigarettes.

4-digit Section XFCL

HS Code 4813 — Cigarette Paper and Tubes

This code covers the thin paper used to wrap tobacco for cigarettes. It includes booklets (rolling papers), tubes ready for filling, and large rolls used in industrial cigarette manufacturing.

What's included

  • Cigarette paper booklets
  • Cigarette tubes with filters
  • Bulk rolls of cigarette paper

What's excluded

  • Tipping paper → use 4811 (Paper used for the decorative filter end of the cigarette is coated/printed.)

Common examples

  • OCB rolling paper booklets
  • Empty cigarette tubes with filters
  • Industrial cigarette paper bobbins

Frequently asked questions

Do cigarette tubes include the filter?

Yes, tubes are often finished with filters and are classified under this code.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
  • Documentation: Some countries apply excise duties even to the paper components of tobacco products.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: France, Austria, Spain, China
  • Top importers: United States, Vietnam, Germany, Indonesia

Key takeaway

Covers cigarette paper in all formats, from consumer rolling papers to industrial stock.

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