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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of handmade paper and paperboard (HS 480210) totaled $226K in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Handmade Paper and Paperboard paid $22K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $220K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Handmade Paper and Paperboard imports of $226K in April 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $314K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHandmade paper and paperboard — formed sheet by sheet on a mold rather than on a continuous machine — occupies a distinct artisanal and specialty niche within Chapter 48, used for fine stationery, art papers, bookbinding, and conservation applications. The single US tariff line (4802100000) covers uncoated handmade sheets, and classification depends on the production method rather than fiber content or weight. Greece and India are the leading suppliers to the US under this heading, reflecting strong craft-paper traditions in both countries. Buyers should confirm that supplier documentation clearly attests to hand-forming, as machine-made specialty papers can superficially resemble handmade grades.
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Classification as handmade paper requires that individual sheets be formed by hand on a mold or deckle frame, not on a continuous Fourdrinier or cylinder machine. CBP may request production process documentation, mill certifications, or physical examination to verify hand-forming. Mold-made papers produced on a cylinder mold machine are generally not considered handmade and would be classified under a different subheading of heading 4802.
Imported handmade papers may be made from cotton rag, abaca, kozo (mulberry), gampi, flax, or recycled fiber, among others. Fiber type does not determine classification within this heading — the production method (hand-forming) is the controlling criterion. However, fiber content is commercially significant for buyers in conservation, fine-art, and archival markets, and suppliers should provide fiber composition data on technical sheets.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $6K | $84K | +$77K |
| GREECE | $70K | -- | -$70K |
| NETHERLANDS | $51K | -- | -$51K |
| JAPAN | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| INDIA | $22K | $17K | -$5K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802100000 | HANDMADE PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED | $226K | 10.05% | $22K |
HANDMADE PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4802100000 | HANDMADE PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED | $171K |
HANDMADE PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED
71.7K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $70K | $17K | -$52K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $51K | -- | -$51K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $38K | +$38K |