HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of corrugated paper & paperboard (nesoi), rolls or sheets (HS 480810) totaled $9.0M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Corrugated Paper & Paperboard (NESOI), Rolls or Sheets paid $96K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $532K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCorrugated paper and paperboard in roll or sheet form — the fluted medium before it is combined with linerboard into finished corrugated board — is a foundational input for the packaging converting industry. Classified entirely under 4808100000, this heading covers the corrugated substrate itself rather than finished corrugated boxes or containers. Canada and Mexico are the leading US import sources, consistent with integrated North American packaging supply chains operating under USMCA. Imports from China are also notable and may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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Heading 480810 covers corrugated paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets — the raw or semi-processed substrate — not finished corrugated boxes or containers. Finished corrugated packaging articles classify in chapter 48 under headings specific to boxes, cartons, and cases. Importers should confirm whether their product is an unconverted corrugated substrate or a finished packaging article before classifying.
Corrugated paper and paperboard originating in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list status for HTS 4808100000 and confirm the correct additional duty rate with a licensed customs broker, as rates and product coverage under Section 301 have been subject to revision.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $7.3M | $22.8M | +$15.5M |
| MEXICO | $1.3M | $17.1M | +$15.8M |
| CHINA | $170K | -- | -$170K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $43K | $98K | +$54K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $100K | +$100K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4808100000 | CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, W/N PERFORATED NESOI ROLL/SHT | $9.0M | 17.98% | $96K |
CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, W/N PERFORATED NESOI ROLL/SHT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4808100000 | CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, W/N PERFORATED NESOI ROLL/SHT | $40.3M |
CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD, W/N PERFORATED NESOI ROLL/SHT
29.5M kg
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
CARTONS, BOXES & CASES CORRUGATED PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481910
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | -- | $8.1M | +$8.1M |
| California | $254K | $7.7M | +$7.4M |
| New York | $136K | $6.6M | +$6.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $1.4M | $7.6M | +$6.2M |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $8.1M | +$8.1M |
| BLAINE, WA | $3.5M | $2.2M | -$1.3M |