U.S. exports of Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard (HS 481141) totaled $38.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard paid $1.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPressure-sensitive adhesive paper and paperboard — the substrate class behind self-adhesive labels, tapes, and protective films — is a high-volume input for packaging, logistics, and consumer-goods industries. The US schedule organizes this heading by form: wide-dimension strips or rolls (4811411000), standard strips or rolls (4811412100), and all other formats (4811413000). Canada leads US imports under this heading, with the United Kingdom and China also among the top suppliers. Classification as pressure-sensitive (rather than non-pressure-sensitive adhesive under 481149) requires that the adhesive bond activates under finger or mechanical pressure without heat or moisture.
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1.9K import shipments a month
Pressure-sensitive adhesives bond on contact with light pressure and require no heat, water, or solvent activation. If the adhesive requires moisture (like envelope gum) or heat to activate, the product belongs under heading 481149. The activation mechanism — not the adhesive chemistry alone — is the operative distinction for classification purposes.
Each form is classified separately: rolls and strips fall under 4811412100, while other formats (including cut sheets) fall under 4811413000. If a shipment contains both forms, each should be declared under its respective 10-digit line. Mixing them under a single line risks a classification discrepancy on CBP review.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811412100 | Ppr/Pbrd Pressure-Senstve, In Strips or Rolls | $16.9M | 5.84% | 35.35% | $986K |
| 4811411000 | Ppr/Pbrd Pressure-Senstve Wd>15x36x15cm Strips/Rll | $6.5M | 8.72% | 70.64% | $569K |
| 4811413000 | Ppr/Pbrd, Pressure-Senstve NESOI | $923K | 13.22% | 76.77% | $122K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4811413000 | Ppr/Pbrd, Pressure-Senstve NESOI | $16.9M |
| 4811412100 | Ppr/Pbrd Pressure-Senstve, In Strips or Rolls | $10.9M |
| 4811411000 | Ppr/Pbrd Pressure-Senstve Wd>15x36x15cm Strips/Rll | $10.4M |
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.
Subheading 2 of 7 in heading 4811
Subheading 481141 · $38.2M of $164.4M
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 70% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
51.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.89% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$24.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$38.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $285.0M of Pressure-Sensitive Gummed or Adhesive Paper and Paperboard and exported $433.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.