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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of non-pressure-sensitive gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (HS 481149) totaled $3.6M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Non-Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard paid $151K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2.0M | $9.9M | +$7.9M |
| MEXICO | $182K | $1.7M | +$1.5M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $832K | $146K | -$685K |
| GERMANY | $195K | $453K | +$258K |
| CHINA | $2K | $359K | +$357K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811491000 | PPR/PBRD GUMMED/ADHESIVE NESOI WD>15X36X15CM STRIP | $2.4M | 10.00% | $92K |
| 4811492100 | PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI, STRIPS/ROLLS | $881K | 10.12% | $49K |
| 4811493000 | PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI | $365K | 10.00% | $10K |
PPR/PBRD GUMMED/ADHESIVE NESOI WD>15X36X15CM STRIP
PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI, STRIPS/ROLLS
PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4811493000 | PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI | $10.9M |
| 4811491000 | PPR/PBRD GUMMED/ADHESIVE NESOI WD>15X36X15CM STRIP | $3.2M |
| 4811492100 | PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI, STRIPS/ROLLS | $762K |
PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI
2.2M kg
PPR/PBRD GUMMED/ADHESIVE NESOI WD>15X36X15CM STRIP
813.0K kg
PPR/PBRD, GUMMED OR ADHESIVE, NESOI, STRIPS/ROLLS
227.2K kg
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | -- | $8.1M | +$8.1M |
| Washington | $122K | $1.4M | +$1.3M |
| Illinois | $741K | $454K | -$287K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FALLS-RANIER, MN | -- | $4.5M | +$4.5M |
| DETROIT, MI | $1.4M | $564K | -$869K |
| BLAINE, WA | $411K | $887K | +$476K |