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U.S. exports of corrugated paper & paperboard cartons, boxes & cases (HS 481910) totaled $117.1M in July 2026.
Importers of Corrugated Paper & Paperboard Cartons, Boxes & Cases paid $5.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $31.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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6.6K shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 4819
Subheading 481910 · $68.3M of $289.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$68.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$117.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 91% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
53.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.54%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819100040 | Cartons/Boxes/Cases of Corrugated Ppr/Pbrd, NESOI | $60.0M | 8.79% | 44.87% | $5.3M |
| 4819100020 | Sanitary Food & Bev Cntnrs, Corrugated Ppr/Pprbrd | $8.3M | 6.74% | 54.25% | $557K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819100040 | Cartons/Boxes/Cases of Corrugated Ppr/Pbrd, NESOI | $102.6M |
| 4819100020 | Sanitary Food & Bev Cntnrs, Corrugated Ppr/Pprbrd | $14.5M |
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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