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U.S. imports of miscellaneous articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding & cellulose fiber webs (nesoi) (HS 482390) totaled $45.0M in April 2026, traded with 62 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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