U.S. exports of Non-Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard (HS 481149) totaled $14.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Non-Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard paid $318K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.42% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard imports of $5.9M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.4M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$14.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $49.9M of Non-Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard and exported $156.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 4811
Subheading 481149 · $14.9M of $164.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811491000 | Ppr/Pbrd Gummed/Adhesive NESOI Wd>15x36x15cm Strip | $3.9M | 4.78% | 45.49% | $184K |
| 4811492100 | Ppr/Pbrd, Gummed or Adhesive, NESOI, Strips/Rolls | $1.0M | 5.64% | 50.88% | $59K |
| 4811493000 | Ppr/Pbrd, Gummed or Adhesive, NESOI | $970K | 7.72% | 54.12% | $75K |
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 | $9.8M |
| 4811491000 | Ppr/Pbrd Gummed/Adhesive NESOI Wd>15x36x15cm Strip | $4.8M |
| 4811492100 | Ppr/Pbrd, Gummed or Adhesive, NESOI, Strips/Rolls | $335K |
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 · August 2026
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Canada and United Kingdom together take 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
52.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.42% of imports for consumption.