HS Code 481159
6-digit classification for Paper and Paperboard, Coated,…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810 : Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) : Other
Also searched as: plastic-coated paper, poly coated paper, laminated paper, PE coated paper
Classification
How 481159 breaks down
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810
Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives)
Short answer
What HS code 481159 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 481159 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for paper and paperboard, coated,…; often searched as plastic-coated paper, poly coated paper, laminated paper. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 481159?
Buyers sourcing paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 481159 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 481159
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 481159 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 4811
Other HS codes under 4811
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810". If 481159 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 481159: common questions
What is HS code 481159?
HS code 481159 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810 : Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) : Other". The first two digits (48) are the chapter — Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp — and digits 3-4 (4811) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 481159?
Common products classified under 481159 include plastic-coated paper, poly coated paper, laminated paper, PE coated paper and similar items matching paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 481159?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 481159 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (481159) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 48
Explore Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
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