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U.S. imports of bobbins, spools, cops & similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (nesoi) (HS 482290) totaled $2.3M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Bobbins, Spools, Cops & Similar Supports of Paper Pulp, Paper or Paperboard (NESOI) paid $82K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $610K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bobbins, Spools, Cops & Similar Supports of Paper Pulp, Paper or Paperboard (NESOI) imports of $2.3M in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPaper-based winding supports — bobbins, spools, cops, and analogous cores — serve the textile, wire, and converting industries as the structural backbone for wound materials. All US imports fall under a single 10-digit line, 4822900000, making classification straightforward, though distinguishing these articles from wound paper tubes or cores of other headings can require careful review of end-use and construction. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Germany, South Korea, and China also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. Importers should confirm that articles not specifically designed as winding supports are not misclassified here.
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268 shipments/mo
The key distinction is functional design: bobbins, spools, and cops under 482290 are specifically engineered as winding supports for yarn, wire, or similar materials, typically featuring flanges or shaped ends. Plain cylindrical paper tubes or cores used for packaging or structural purposes generally fall under different headings. When the article's primary purpose is winding rather than containment or structural support, 482290 is the appropriate heading, but borderline cases warrant review by a licensed customs broker.
Imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific product configuration and applicable exclusions. Importers sourcing from Canada or Mexico should evaluate USMCA origin qualification, which can affect duty treatment. Always verify current tariff treatment at the time of entry, as trade-remedy applicability can change.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 4822
Subheading 482290 · $2.3M of $2.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4822900000 | Bobbins & Simlr Supports NESOI of Ppr Pulp Ppr Etc | $2.3M | 3.64% | 27.04% | $82K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4822900000 | Bobbins & Simlr Supports NESOI of Ppr Pulp Ppr Etc | $2.0M |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 73% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
73.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.64%.