U.S. imports of Cigarette Paper, Cut to Size or Otherwise (NESOI) (HS 481390) totaled $6.9M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Cigarette Paper, Cut to Size or Otherwise (NESOI) paid $945K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cigarette Paper, Cut to Size or Otherwise (NESOI) imports of $6.9M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe residual cigarette paper heading captures formats not covered by booklets, tubes, or narrow rolls — including pre-cut sheets and wide rolls used in specialty or artisanal tobacco applications. Finland and France are the top US suppliers, with Brazil also a significant source, illustrating a supply base that spans Nordic specialty mills and South American producers. All imports enter under 4813900000; classifying a product here rather than under 481310 or 481320 hinges on its physical form at importation, making accurate format documentation essential.
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210 import shipments a month
This residual subheading captures cigarette paper that does not meet the specific form criteria of the other subheadings — for example, wide rolls exceeding 5 cm, individual pre-cut sheets sold in bulk, or other formats not presented as booklets or tubes. The key is that the product must still be identifiable as cigarette paper by composition and intended use.
The critical measurement is the roll width at time of importation. Importers should include a technical specification sheet or mill certificate confirming the roll width. Rolls at or below 5 cm belong in 481320; those exceeding that dimension should be classified under 481390. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable when width is close to the threshold.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62.7M of Cigarette Paper, Cut to Size or Otherwise (NESOI) and exported $19.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 4813
Subheading 481390 · $6.9M of $23.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4813900000 | Cigarette Paper, Whether or not Cut to Size, NESOI | $6.9M | 13.76% | 96.63% | $945K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4813900000 | Cigarette Paper, Whether or not Cut to Size, NESOI | $2.4M |
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 · August 2026
origin
France and Finland together supply 56% of it. Brazil pays 37.5% duty; France 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
3.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.76% of imports for consumption.