Customs tariff code 4808: Papiere und Pappen, gewellt (auch mit aufgeklebter Decke), gekreppt, gefältelt, durch…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4808 covers Papiere und Pappen, gewellt (auch mit aufgeklebter Decke), gekreppt, gefältelt, durch Pressen oder Prägen gemustert oder perforiert, in Rollen oder Bogen, ausgenommen Waren von der in der Position 4803 beschriebenen Art. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4808 is heading 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 not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4808
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 48PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD
- 4808Papiere und Pappen, gewellt (auch mit aufgeklebter Decke), gekreppt, gefältelt, durch Pressen oder Prägen gemustert oder perforiert, in Rollen oder Bogen, ausgenommen Waren von der in der Position 4803 beschriebenen Art
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 Unterpositionen 4808 10 00: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4808 des HS, Ziffer 1). Zu Unterposition 4808 40 00: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4808 des HS, Ziffern 2), 3) und 4). (entfallen) bis Zu Unterposition 4808 90 00: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4808 des HS, Ziffern 2), 3) und 4).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4808 cover?
Code 4808 covers Papiere und Pappen, gewellt (auch mit aufgeklebter Decke), gekreppt, gefältelt, durch Pressen oder Prägen gemustert oder perforiert, in Rollen oder Bogen, ausgenommen Waren von der in der Position 4803 beschriebenen Art. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4808?
The third-country duty rate for 4808 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 4808?
The first six digits form the HS code: 4808. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4808 have?
4808 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4808 sit in the tariff?
4808 sits in this hierarchy: 48 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4808?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4808. 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 4808 change?
4808 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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