U.S. imports of Handmade Paper and Paperboard (HS 480210) totaled $307K in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Handmade Paper and Paperboard paid $32K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802100000 | Handmade Paper and Paperboard, Uncoated | $307K | 10.30% | 98.58% | $32K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4802100000 | Handmade Paper and Paperboard, Uncoated | $219K |
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 9 of 11 in heading 4802
Subheading 480210 · $307K of $192.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$307KYoY · free account
Exports
$219KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.8M of Handmade Paper and Paperboard and exported $3.0M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Greece and India together supply 66% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.30% of imports for consumption.