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HSChapter 48
U.S. exports of non-pressure-sensitive gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (HS 481149) totaled $12.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Non-Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard paid $231K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMoisture-activated gummed paper — used in water-activated tape, envelope closures, and philatelic stock — anchors this heading, which covers all adhesive paper and paperboard that is not pressure-sensitive. Canada leads US imports, with the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Belgium also supplying meaningful volumes, reflecting European specialty-paper manufacturing strength in this niche. The US schedule separates wide-dimension strip/roll formats (4811491000) from standard strips and rolls (4811492100) and other forms (4811493000). Importers should be prepared to demonstrate the activation mechanism — moisture, heat, or solvent — to distinguish these goods from the pressure-sensitive category under 481141.
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204 shipments/mo
Water-activated tape made from paper with a moisture-activated adhesive is classified based on its constituent material and adhesive type. If the backing is paper or paperboard and the adhesive is non-pressure-sensitive, it would be evaluated under heading 481149 at the paperboard stage; however, finished adhesive tape in cut lengths may be classified under Chapter 48 tape headings depending on its form and presentation. A licensed customs broker should review the specific product configuration.
Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Belgium have established specialty paper and converting industries with long histories in gummed and functional paper production. These markets supply technically differentiated products — such as remoistenable adhesive coatings for security documents and philatelic paper — where European manufacturers hold recognized quality positions.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 4811
Subheading 481149 · $4.2M of $171.3M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$4.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$12.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811491000 | Ppr/Pbrd Gummed/Adhesive NESOI Wd>15x36x15cm Strip | $2.3M | 4.40% | 43.95% | $103K |
| 4811492100 | Ppr/Pbrd, Gummed or Adhesive, NESOI, Strips/Rolls | $965K | 7.07% | 69.84% | $68K |
| 4811493000 | Ppr/Pbrd, Gummed or Adhesive, NESOI | $903K | 6.56% | 55.75% | $59K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4811493000 | Ppr/Pbrd, Gummed or Adhesive, NESOI | $8.7M |
| 4811491000 | Ppr/Pbrd Gummed/Adhesive NESOI Wd>15x36x15cm Strip | $2.9M |
| 4811492100 | Ppr/Pbrd, Gummed or Adhesive, NESOI, Strips/Rolls | $1.1M |
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.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
47.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.47%.