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U.S. imports of unbleached clay-coated kraft paper & paperboard, excluding graphic purposes (HS 481039) totaled $7.0M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Unbleached Clay-Coated Kraft Paper & Paperboard, Excluding Graphic Purposes paid $700K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $7.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Unbleached Clay-Coated Kraft Paper & Paperboard, Excluding Graphic Purposes imports of $7.0M in April 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnbleached clay-coated kraft paper and paperboard — not intended for writing, printing, or graphic purposes — serves industrial and heavy-duty packaging applications where the natural brown kraft furnish provides tensile strength and the clay coating adds surface functionality such as moisture resistance or printability for secondary graphics. The unbleached character is the defining distinction from headings 481031 and 481032: the absence of a bleaching step preserves fiber strength at lower cost, making this grade common in industrial sack paper, multiwall bags, and protective packaging. US lines under 4810391200 through 4810396550 differentiate by treatment status (impregnated, otherwise treated, or untreated) and form, with a separate line for unpunched cards (4810393050).
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The US schedule under 481039 separates unbleached clay-coated kraft paper that is coated only or impregnated (4810391200) from material that has been otherwise treated (4810391400). Impregnation typically involves saturating the paper with a functional substance (wax, resin, or polymer) throughout the sheet, while 'otherwise treated' covers surface treatments beyond clay coating. Importers should obtain a processing description from the manufacturer to determine which line applies.
Only if the board is not primarily intended for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes — that end-use exclusion is built into the heading definition. Unbleached kraft board used as a primary printing substrate for labels or graphic packaging would likely classify under a different heading. When the board carries secondary or functional printing (e.g., brand marks on industrial sacks), classification under 481039 may still be appropriate, but the determination should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $60K | $11.7M | +$11.7M |
| FINLAND | $6.9M | -- | -$6.9M |
| MEXICO | -- | $4.2M | +$4.2M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810391200 | KRFT PPR/PBRD CLAY CTD W/N IMPREG NT OTHWSE TREATD | $7.0M | 10.01% | $696K |
| 4810396500 | KRFT PPR/PBRD CLAY CTD UNBLCHD NESOI IN ROLL/SHEET | $91K | 12.30% | $4K |
| 4810391400 | KRAFT PPR/PBRD ROLL/SHEET CLAY CTD UNBLCHD TREATED | $0 | -- | -- |
KRFT PPR/PBRD CLAY CTD W/N IMPREG NT OTHWSE TREATD
KRFT PPR/PBRD CLAY CTD UNBLCHD NESOI IN ROLL/SHEET
KRAFT PPR/PBRD ROLL/SHEET CLAY CTD UNBLCHD TREATED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4810391350 | KRFT PPR/PBRD CLY CTD UNBLCH NESOI WD>15X36X15CM | $28.2M |
| 4810396550 | KRAFT PPR/PBRD CLAY CTD EX FOR WRTNG,PRNTNG, NESOI | $3.1M |
| 4810393050 | CARDS, NOT PUNCHED, FR PUNCH CARD MACHINE, NESOI | $38K |
KRFT PPR/PBRD CLY CTD UNBLCH NESOI WD>15X36X15CM
34.3M kg
KRAFT PPR/PBRD CLAY CTD EX FOR WRTNG,PRNTNG, NESOI
2.9M kg
CARDS, NOT PUNCHED, FR PUNCH CARD MACHINE, NESOI
3.3K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $15.3M | +$15.3M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $6.9M | -- | -$6.9M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $60K | $6.3M | +$6.3M |