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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of handmade paper and paperboard (HS 480210) totaled $271K in July 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Handmade Paper and Paperboard paid $26K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $254K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Handmade Paper and Paperboard imports of $271K in July 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $333K.
Last updated: July 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
25 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 10 of 11 in heading 4802
Subheading 480210 · $271K of $185.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$271KYoY · Pro
Exports
$168KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and United Kingdom together supply 52% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.67%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802100000 | Handmade Paper and Paperboard, Uncoated | $271K | 9.67% | 93.83% | $26K |
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 | $168K |
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.
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