Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes

HS v2022 Code: 4813

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
48	13	n/a

Code	4813
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	48

Ancestor Codes: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard

This Code: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes

Child Codes: Paper, cigarette; (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes); Paper, cigarette; in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm; Paper, cigarette; in the form of booklets or tubes

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size; Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810; Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp; Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper; Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes

About cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes

HS code 4813 covers the classification of cigarette paper, a critical component in the tobacco industry. This specialized paper is used to wrap and contain the tobacco in cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking products. The global cigarette paper market is a significant part of the broader tobacco supply chain, with demand closely tied to trends in cigarette consumption worldwide.

Production process

Cigarette paper is typically produced using a specialized papermaking process. The raw materials, which may include wood pulp, flax, or other natural fibers, are processed and refined to create a thin, uniform paper. This paper is then cut to the desired size and shape, and may be further processed into booklets or tubes to facilitate ease of use in cigarette manufacturing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cigarette paper include the raw cellulosic materials, such as wood pulp or flax, as well as specialized machinery for the papermaking process. Additionally, the industry may rely on chemicals, adhesives, and other materials to enhance the paper's properties, such as its burn rate, strength, and appearance.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 4813 is cigarette paper, which is then consumed by the 2402 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes industry. Cigarette paper may also be used in the production of 4813 Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes and other smoking-related products.

Family tree for cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/48'>48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4813'>4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4801'>4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4802'>4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4803'>4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4804'>4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4805'>4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4806'>4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4807'>4807: Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4808'>4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4809'>4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4810'>4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4811'>4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4812'>4812: Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4814'>4814: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4816'>4816: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4817'>4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4818'>4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4819'>4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4820'>4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4821'>4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4822'>4822: Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4823'>4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48</a>"]

    B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481310'>481310: Paper, cigarette; in the form of booklets or tubes</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481320'>481320: Paper, cigarette; in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481390'>481390: Paper, cigarette; (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes)</a>"]


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