Cigarette paper — HTS 4813
Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes
Chapter 48 › Heading 4813
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4813 is a broad product category for cigarette paper made from paper or paperboard. It includes the paper whether supplied in rolls or sheets, cut to size, or presented as booklets or tubes. The heading describes the product’s form and intended use; it does not by itself provide the complete tariff classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s physical form and construction, then follow the available subheadings for the relevant type. Important distinctions can include whether the paper is in rolls, sheets, booklets, or tubes; whether it is cut to size; and whether it has features such as printed markings or other treatment. Confirm the exact wording and any applicable statistical suffix in the current HTSUS, because classification can depend on details not obvious from the product name.
What to check
- Inspect the actual goods and record the form, dimensions, material, packaging, and whether the paper is assembled into booklets or tubes.
- Compare the product with every applicable subheading under heading 4813 rather than selecting a code from a general search result.
- Check whether printing, perforation, coating, flavoring, or other treatment changes the product description or classification analysis.
- Use supplier specifications, product photos, samples, and manufacturing information to support the selected 8-digit code.
- Confirm the classification with a customs broker or request a binding ruling when the product’s construction or intended use makes the choice uncertain.
HTS heading 4813 summary
Cigarette paper is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4813.10.00.00 👉 | In the form of booklets or tubes | Free | — | 60% |
| 4813.20.00.00 👉 | In rolls of a width not exceeding 5 cm | Free | — | 60% |
| 4813.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 60% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4813?
Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.