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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of miscellaneous articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding & cellulose fiber webs (nesoi) (HS 482390) totaled $55.1M in July 2026, traded with 72 countries.
Importers of Miscellaneous Articles of Paper Pulp, Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding & Cellulose Fiber Webs (NESOI) paid $5.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $29.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Miscellaneous Articles of Paper Pulp, Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding & Cellulose Fiber Webs (NESOI) imports of $55.1M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $49.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAs the catch-all heading for paper-based articles not captured elsewhere in Chapter 48, this subheading encompasses an unusually diverse range of products — from papier-mâché articles (4823902000) and slide mounts (4823904000) to gaskets and seals of coated paper (4823906000), cellulose wadding articles (4823907000), shoe covers (4823908620), and hand fans with paper leaves (4823905000). Mexico and Canada are the leading suppliers, reflecting deep North American supply-chain integration, with China, Germany, and Vietnam also active. The breadth of the heading means classification disputes are common, and importers must confirm that an article is not more specifically provided for elsewhere in the schedule before defaulting to the NESOI lines.
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4.8K shipments/mo
Under GRI 3(a), a more specific heading takes precedence over a general or residual one. Importers should first exhaust all specific headings in Chapter 48 — and relevant chapters for composite articles — before classifying under the NESOI lines of 482390. For example, paper gaskets may also be considered under machinery parts headings depending on their use, and photographic slide mounts may be reviewed under Chapter 37 or 49 depending on content. A licensed customs broker can assist with the GRI analysis.
Yes. The US schedule includes a dedicated line, 4823908620, for shoe covers (booties) meeting the definition in Statistical Note 2 of the chapter, made of paper or similar materials. This line exists because shoe covers can otherwise be claimed under textile or protective apparel headings. Importers of disposable paper shoe covers should confirm that their product meets the note's specifications and is correctly filed under this line rather than a textile chapter heading.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 4823
Subheading 482390 · $55.1M of $156.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$55.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$45.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 43% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
45.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.47%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823908680 | Paper Etc, Cut to Size; Articles Thereof, NESOI | $38.1M | 7.97% | 51.77% | $3.0M |
| 4823906700 | Articles of Coated Ppr/Pbrd Cut to Sze/Shape NESOI | $7.8M | 19.55% | 81.53% | $1.5M |
| 4823901000 | Articles of Paper Pulp, NESOI, Not Molded/Pressed | $2.9M | 5.26% | 47.16% | $154K |
| 4823902000 | Articles of Papier-Mache, NESOI | $818K | 13.65% | 96.35% | $112K |
| 4823907000 | Articles of Cellulose Wadding Cut to Sz/Shpe NESOI | $769K | 2.32% | 23.16% | $18K |
| 4823908000 | Gaskets/Washers/Seals of Unctd Ppr/Pbrd or Webs Cl | $403K | 6.23% | 38.41% | $25K |
| 4823906000 | Gaskets, Washers, & Oth Seals of Coated Paper/Prbr | $232K | 12.84% | 100.00% | $30K |
| 4823905000 | Hand Fans With Paper Mounts or Leaves | $191K | 15.13% | 52.61% | $29K |
| 4823908620 | Shoe Covers (booties) of Stat Note 2, Of Paper Etc | $152K | 0.81% | 8.12% | $1K |
| 4823904000 | Frames/Mounts for Photographic Slides, Ppr/Pprbrd | $51K | 14.24% | 69.88% | $7K |
| 4823903100 | Cards, Nt Pnchd Fr Pnch Card Mach, Cut to Sz,NESOI | $38K | 16.48% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4823908850 | Articles of Ppr Pulp/Ppr/Pprbrd/Cellulse Etc NESOI | $45.0M |
| 4823903100 | Cards, Nt Pnchd Fr Pnch Card Mach, Cut to Sz,NESOI | $993K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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