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U.S. imports of folding cartons, boxes & cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard (HS 481920) totaled $76.8M in April 2026, traded with 70 countries.
Importers of Folding Cartons, Boxes & Cases of Non-Corrugated Paper or Paperboard paid $3.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $23.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $38.4M | $18.4M | -$20.0M |
| MEXICO | $14.7M | $15.6M | +$849K |
| CHINA | $5.8M | $762K | -$5.1M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $1.6M | $2.4M | +$786K |
| VIETNAM | $2.7M | $19K | -$2.7M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819200040 | FLDNG CRTNS/BOXES/CASES OF NON-CORRUGATED PR NESOI | $42.3M | 17.75% | $2.8M |
| 4819200020 | SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS NON-CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD | $34.4M | 12.20% | $991K |
FLDNG CRTNS/BOXES/CASES OF NON-CORRUGATED PR NESOI
SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS NON-CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819200040 | FLDNG CRTNS/BOXES/CASES OF NON-CORRUGATED PR NESOI | $33.6M |
| 4819200020 | SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS NON-CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD | $7.8M |
FLDNG CRTNS/BOXES/CASES OF NON-CORRUGATED PR NESOI
9.9M kg
SANITARY FOOD & BEV CNTNRS NON-CORRUGATED PPR/PBRD
2.5M kg
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
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
REGISTERS/ACCT BKS/NOTEBKS/LETTER PAD ETC PPR/PBRD
HS 482010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $16.0M | $2.1M | -$13.9M |
| Texas | $7.1M | $5.3M | -$1.8M |
| California | $7.5M | $4.6M | -$2.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $11.0M | $1.4M | -$9.6M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $6.3M | $5.1M | -$1.3M |
| LAREDO, TX | $6.5M | $3.7M | -$2.7M |