Heading (4-digit)
4805Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter:
その他の紙及び板紙（塗布してないものでロール状又はシート状のものに限るものとし、この類の注3に規定する加工のほかに更に加工をしたものを除く。）
HS code 4805 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter:”. This code has 11 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 4805 (Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter:) totaled ¥308M (YoY +13.1%), with a volume of 1,275,764 KG at about ¥242/KG. The top import sources are United States of America (49.1%), People's Republic of China (17.0%), Republic of Korea (16.0%). Exports totaled ¥5B (YoY +7.3%), with a volume of 65,487,494 KG at about ¥82/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (35.3%), Republic of Korea (17.4%), Viet Nam (12.4%).
Export (May 2026)
¥5B
YoY: +7.3%
Qty: 65,487,494 KG
Unit price: ¥82/KG
Import (May 2026)
¥308M
YoY: +13.1%
Qty: 1,275,764 KG
Unit price: ¥242/KG
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥23B | 35.3% | 318,695,830 MT | ¥73/MT |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥11B | 17.4% | 117,598,261 KG | ¥97/KG |
| 3 | Viet Nam | ¥8B | 12.4% | 111,427,779 KG | ¥73/KG |
| 4 | Taiwan | ¥6B | 9.5% | 74,760,470 KG | ¥83/KG |
| 5 | Philippines | ¥6B | 9.2% | 111,174,168 KG | ¥54/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥1B | 49.1% | 6,747,224 KG | ¥218/KG |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥508M | 17.0% | 2,333,832 KG | ¥218/KG |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥479M | 16.0% | 2,860,977 KG | ¥168/KG |
| 4 | Thailand | ¥211M | 7.0% | 416,197 KG | ¥506/KG |
| 5 | Germany | ¥89M | 3.0% | 186,525 KG | ¥478/KG |
Subcategories11items
Subheading (6-digit)
480511Semi-chemical fluting paper
Subheading (6-digit)
480512Straw fluting paper
Subheading (6-digit)
480519Other
Subheading (6-digit)
480524Weighing 150 g/m2 or less
Subheading (6-digit)
480525Weighing more than 150 g/m2
Subheading (6-digit)
480530Sulphite wrapping paper
Subheading (6-digit)
480540Filter paper and paperboard:
Subheading (6-digit)
480550Felt paper and paperboard:
Subheading (6-digit)
480591Weighing 150 g/m2 or less
Subheading (6-digit)
480592Weighing more than 150 g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2
Subheading (6-digit)
480593Weighing 225 g/m2 or more
Related codes
Other codes in the same classification group
4802Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 48.01 or 48.03; hand-made paper and paperboard:4804Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading 48.02 or 48.03:4806Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets:4808Paper 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 48.03:4809Carbon 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:4810Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size:4811Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 48.03, 48.09 or 48.10:4813Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes:4814Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper:4816Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 48.09), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes:4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery:4818Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres:4819Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like:4820Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard:4821Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed:4822Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened):4823Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres:
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