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U.S. imports of corrugated paper & paperboard cartons, boxes & cases (HS 481910) totaled $64.7M in April 2026, traded with 74 countries.
Importers of Corrugated Paper & Paperboard Cartons, Boxes & Cases paid $4.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $31.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Corrugated Paper & Paperboard Cartons, Boxes & Cases imports of $64.7M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $58.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCorrugated paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, and cases are a foundational packaging input for virtually every goods-shipping sector, from e-commerce fulfillment to food and beverage distribution. The US schedule separates sanitary food and beverage containers (4819100020) from general corrugated cartons and cases (4819100040), a distinction relevant to FDA food-contact material considerations for the former. Canada and Mexico dominate supply, reflecting integrated North American packaging supply chains, while China and Vietnam are notable additional sources subject to Section 301 tariff scrutiny.
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Sanitary food and beverage containers are corrugated paperboard packaging specifically designed to hold food or beverages in direct or indirect contact, often meeting FDA food-contact material standards. General corrugated cartons and cases used for shipping or storage of non-food goods classify under 4819100040. The intended use and any food-safety certifications or coatings are the key classification factors.
Corrugated paper and paperboard packaging from China has been subject to Section 301 tariff measures. Importers should verify current list coverage for the applicable 10-digit HTS line and ensure country-of-origin documentation is in order, as product-specific coverage and rates can be updated through USTR proceedings.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819100040 | CARTONS/BOXES/CASES OF CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, NESOI | $56.0M | 15.83% | $4.1M |
| 4819100020 | SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS, CORRUGATED PPR/PPRBRD | $8.7M | 11.40% | $680K |
CARTONS/BOXES/CASES OF CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, NESOI
SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS, CORRUGATED PPR/PPRBRD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819100040 | CARTONS/BOXES/CASES OF CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, NESOI | $101.4M |
| 4819100020 | SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS, CORRUGATED PPR/PPRBRD | $14.6M |
CARTONS/BOXES/CASES OF CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, NESOI
40.5M kg
SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS, CORRUGATED PPR/PPRBRD
9.0M kg
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
PAPER & PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED, >10% MECH.FIB.,ROLLS
HS 480261
TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES
HS 482369
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
REGISTERS/ACCT BKS/NOTEBKS/LETTER PAD ETC PPR/PBRD
HS 482010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $9.0M | $26.1M | +$17.1M |
| California | $9.4M | $16.5M | +$7.1M |
| Arizona | $1.3M | $11.1M | +$9.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $3.5M | $13.3M | +$9.7M |
| YSLETA, TX | $1.3M | $11.9M | +$10.6M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $2.0M | $9.6M | +$7.6M |