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U.S. imports of correspondence envelopes of paper or paperboard (HS 481710) totaled $15.0M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Correspondence Envelopes of Paper or Paperboard paid $559K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPaper and paperboard envelopes used in correspondence — ranging from standard business envelopes to specialty mailers — are a high-volume commodity serving office supply, direct-mail, and e-commerce fulfillment channels. Mexico and Canada together dominate US import supply under this heading, a pattern consistent with USMCA-integrated North American paper-converting supply chains. All imports enter under 4817100000; buyers should verify that products are not pre-printed or combined with other stationery items in a way that could shift classification to heading 481730.
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An envelope that is part of an assortment packaged with other stationery items (such as writing paper, cards, or notepads) in a retail box or wallet may be reclassified as a stationery set under heading 481730. Additionally, envelopes with substantial pre-printed content beyond simple branding may warrant review under other headings. The key is whether the envelope is sold individually or as part of a composite stationery assortment.
Window envelopes — where the window is a transparent plastic film — generally remain classifiable under 481710 as long as the essential character is that of a paper correspondence envelope. Padded mailers with a bubble-wrap or foam lining may require more careful analysis, as the lining material could affect classification. A licensed customs broker should review construction details for non-standard envelope formats.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4817100000 | ENVELOPES OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD, FOR CORRESPONDENCE | $15.0M | 13.91% | $559K |
ENVELOPES OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD, FOR CORRESPONDENCE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4817100000 | ENVELOPES OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD, FOR CORRESPONDENCE | $3.1M |
ENVELOPES OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD, FOR CORRESPONDENCE
176.8K ths
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | $5.4M | -- | -$5.4M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.9M | $502K | -$1.4M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $1.8M | $449K | -$1.4M |