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U.S. imports of folding cartons, boxes & cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard (HS 481920) totaled $84.5M in July 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Folding Cartons, Boxes & Cases of Non-Corrugated Paper or Paperboard paid $6.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $32.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFolding cartons and boxes made from non-corrugated paperboard are a primary retail packaging format for consumer goods ranging from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to food products. The US schedule distinguishes sanitary food and beverage containers (4819200020) from other folding cartons (4819200040), with the former potentially subject to FDA food-contact material review. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with China and Vietnam also significant sources carrying Section 301 exposure. The non-corrugated construction — typically solid bleached sulfate or coated unbleached kraft board — is the key material distinction from heading 481910.
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4.7K shipments/mo
Folding cartons (481920) are designed to be shipped flat and erected at point of use, typically made from lighter-weight non-corrugated paperboard. Rigid boxes — pre-formed and not intended to fold flat — classify under heading 481950 (specifically 4819504040). The structural form and whether the box is collapsible are the primary classification criteria.
For USMCA preference claims on folding cartons from Canada or Mexico, importers need a valid certification of origin and must confirm the product meets the applicable rules of origin. If the cartons are food-contact packaging, FDA food-contact material compliance documentation from the manufacturer may also be required. A licensed customs broker can advise on the full entry documentation package.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 4819
Subheading 481920 · $84.5M of $289.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$84.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$44.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 59% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
61.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.67%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819200040 | Fldng Crtns/Boxes/Cases of Non-Corrugated Pr NESOI | $50.7M | 10.58% | 47.78% | $5.4M |
| 4819200020 | Sanitary Food & Bev Cntnrs Non-Corrugated Ppr/Pbrd | $33.8M | 3.32% | 23.00% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819200040 | Fldng Crtns/Boxes/Cases of Non-Corrugated Pr NESOI | $36.3M |
| 4819200020 | Sanitary Food & Bev Cntnrs Non-Corrugated Ppr/Pbrd | $7.9M |
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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