Customs tariff code 4803.00.10.00.0: Zellstoffwatte
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4803.00.10.00.0 covers Zellstoffwatte. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4803.00.10.00.0 is national commodity code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 48. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 4803.00.10.00.0
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 48PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD
- 4803Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets
- 4803.00Papiere von der Art, wie sie für die Herstellung von Toilettenpapier, Abschmink- oder Handtüchern, Servietten oder ähnlichen Papiererzeugnissen zur Verwendung im Haushalt, zu hygienischen Zwecken oder für die Körperpflege benutzt werden, Zellstoffwatte und Vliese aus Zellstofffasern, auch gekreppt, gefältelt, durch Pressen oder Prägen gemustert, perforiert, auf der Oberfläche gefärbt, verziert oder bedruckt, in Rollen oder Bogen
- 4803.00.10Cellulose wadding
- 4803.00.10.00.0Zellstoffwatte
From HS code to customs tariff code 4803.00.10.00.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 4803 0010: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4803 des HS, erster Absatz Ziffer 2 zweiter Unterabsatz. Der offene Aufbau des Vlieses aus Zellstofffasern lässt bei durchscheinendem Licht das Vorhandensein kleiner Löcher erkennen.
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4803.00.10.00.0 cover?
Code 4803.00.10.00.0 covers Zellstoffwatte. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4803.00.10.00.0?
The third-country duty rate for 4803.00.10.00.0 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 4803.00.10.00.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 480300. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4803.00.10.00.0 have?
4803.00.10.00.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4803.00.10.00.0 sit in the tariff?
4803.00.10.00.0 sits in this hierarchy: 48 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD > 4803 Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets > 480300 Papiere von der Art, wie sie für die Herstellung von Toilettenpapier, Abschmink- oder Handtüchern, Servietten oder ähnlichen Papiererzeugnissen zur Verwendung im Haushalt, zu hygienischen Zwecken oder für die Körperpflege benutzt werden, Zellstoffwatte und Vliese aus Zellstofffasern, auch gekreppt, gefältelt, durch Pressen oder Prägen gemustert, perforiert, auf der Oberfläche gefärbt, verziert oder bedruckt, in Rollen oder Bogen > 48030010 Cellulose wadding. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4803.00.10.00.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4803.00.10.00.0. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 4803.00.10.00.0 change?
4803.00.10.00.0 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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