Customs tariff code 4812.00.00: Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4812.00.00 covers Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4812.00.00 is CN 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 not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4812.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 4812.00.00
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
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die hierher gehörenden Waren bestehen aus pflanzlichen Fasern (Baumwolle, Flachs, Holz usw.) mit hohem Cellulosegehalt, die ohne Bindemittel nur durch Druck zu Blöcken oder Platten mit lockerem Gefüge zusammengepresst sind. Die pflanzlichen Fasern können allein oder mit Asbestfasern gemischt verarbeitet sein; jedoch gehören in dem letzteren Fall die Blöcke und Platten nur dann hierher, wenn sie den Charakter von aus Papierhalbstoff hergestellten Waren behalten haben. Die Fasern werden zunächst in Brei verwandelt und müssen wegen ihrer Zweckbestimmung vollständig von jeder Verunreinigung befreit werden, damit sie den filtrierten Flüssigkeiten weder Geruch noch Geschmack oder Farbe geben können. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4812.00.00 cover?
Code 4812.00.00 covers Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4812.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 4812.00.00 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 4812.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 481200. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4812.00.00 have?
4812.00.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4812.00.00 sit in the tariff?
4812.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 48 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD > 4812 Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4812.00.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4812.00.00. 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 4812.00.00 change?
4812.00.00 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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