Vegetable parchment — HTS 4806
Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets
Chapter 48 › Heading 4806
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 4806 is a four-digit product category for certain specialty papers made from vegetable fiber and presented in rolls or sheets. It groups vegetable parchment, greaseproof paper, tracing paper, glassine, and other glazed transparent or translucent papers. These products can look similar, so the key distinction is how the paper is made and what technical type it is—not simply its end use or appearance.
To reach the correct eight-digit U.S. HTS code, first identify the paper’s basic type and then follow the applicable subheading descriptions and statistical subdivisions. Classification may depend on characteristics such as whether the paper is vegetable parchment or greaseproof paper, whether it is tracing paper, whether it is glassine or another glazed transparent or translucent paper, and how the product is presented. Review the product specifications, manufacturing description, and the current HTS wording; a customs broker or classification specialist should resolve close cases.
What to check
- Confirm that the merchandise is actually paper in rolls or sheets and belongs in heading 4806 rather than another paper heading.
- Obtain the manufacturer’s description of the paper-making process, including whether it is vegetable parchment, greaseproof, tracing, glassine, or another glazed transparent or translucent paper.
- Check physical specifications such as transparency or translucency, surface treatment, coating or glazing, basis weight, dimensions, and roll-or-sheet form against the relevant subheading notes.
- Read the complete eight-digit HTS description and any applicable legal notes; do not choose a code based only on a product name, marketing label, or intended use.
- Keep technical data sheets, samples or photographs, invoices, and prior classification guidance, and request broker or ruling advice when the material could fit more than one paper type.
HTS heading 4806 summary
Vegetable parchment is a 4-digit product category containing 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4806.10.00.00 👉 | Vegetable parchment | Free | — | 19% |
| 4806.20.00.00 👉 | Greaseproof papers | Free | — | 7¢/kg + 15% |
| 4806.30.00.00 👉 | Tracing papers | Free | — | 7¢/kg + 15% |
| 4806.40.00.00 👉 | Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers | Free | — | 7¢/kg + 15% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4806?
Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets. 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.