Customs tariff code 4821.90: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, andere
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4821.90 covers Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, andere. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4821.90 is HS subheading 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
- 4821.90
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 4821.90
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
Nationale Entscheidungen und Hinweise (NEH) Mitteilung der Europäischen Kommission vom 13. Juli 2016: Warenbeschreibung: I) „Bedruckte Geschenkaufkleber“ Zusammengesetzte Ware aus den nachstehend beschriebenen Bestandteilen: a) Ein ovaler Zuschnitt aus Papier, welcher auf der Rückseite mit einer Klebschicht versehen ist. Auf der Vorderseite ist er neben einer gepunkteten Linie im Wesentlichen mit den Worten „Für“ und „Von“ bedruckt. b) Eine Spiralfeder aus Metall als verbindendes Element der unter a) und c) beschriebenen Bestandteile. c) Ein unregelmäßig geformter Zuschnitt aus Papier, der auf der Vorderseite mit einem weihnachtlichen Motiv bedruckt ist. Am Rand weist der Zuschnitt eine Lochung auf, durch die ein Drahtring gezogen ist, an dem der unter d) beschriebene Bestandteil befestigt ist. d) Eine kleine Schelle aus unedlem Metall. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4821.90 cover?
Code 4821.90 covers Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, andere. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4821.90?
The third-country duty rate for 4821.90 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 4821.90?
The first six digits form the HS code: 482190. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4821.90 have?
4821.90 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4821.90 sit in the tariff?
4821.90 sits in this hierarchy: 48 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD > 4821 Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4821.90?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4821.90. 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 4821.90 change?
4821.90 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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