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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of bleached kraft paper & paperboard, uncoated, 225 g/m² or over, in rolls or sheets (HS 480459) totaled $146K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Bleached Kraft Paper & Paperboard, Uncoated, 225 g/m² or Over, in Rolls or Sheets paid $14K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $126K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bleached Kraft Paper & Paperboard, Uncoated, 225 g/m² or Over, in Rolls or Sheets imports of $146K in April 2026 ran 146% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeavyweight bleached kraft paper and paperboard at 225 g/m² or above occupies a distinct classification niche within Chapter 48, covering grades not elsewhere specified that have been chemically pulped and whitened but left uncoated. Taiwan leads US import supply for this heading, followed by Italy and Sweden, reflecting European and Asian mills' capacity for high-basis-weight kraft grades used in industrial packaging and specialty converting. The single US tariff line 4804590000 captures all qualifying rolls and sheets, making weight verification and bleaching documentation critical for correct entry. Importers should confirm that surface treatments do not cross into coated-paper territory, which would shift classification.
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The 225 g/m² basis weight is the defining cutoff for this subheading. Material at or above that weight that is uncoated and bleached (but not of a type covered by earlier subheadings) falls under 4804590000. Goods below that threshold would be classified in a lighter-weight kraft subheading, so accurate weight-per-square-meter documentation from the mill is essential at entry.
For Chapter 48 purposes, a paper or paperboard is considered coated when a mineral substance (such as clay or calcium carbonate) has been applied to one or both surfaces to improve printability or smoothness. Surface sizing with starch or similar agents to improve strength generally does not constitute coating. Importers should obtain mill specifications confirming the absence of mineral coating to support classification under this uncoated heading.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4804590000 | KRFT PPR/PPRBRD UNCTD BLCHD NESOI GT 225G/M2 RL | $146K | 11.19% | $14K |
KRFT PPR/PPRBRD UNCTD BLCHD NESOI GT 225G/M2 RL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4804590000 | KRFT PPR/PPRBRD UNCTD BLCHD NESOI GT 225G/M2 RL | $3.8M |
KRFT PPR/PPRBRD UNCTD BLCHD NESOI GT 225G/M2 RL
5.2M 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| California | $102K | $550K | +$448K |
| New Jersey | -- | $594K | +$594K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE, WA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | -- | $849K | +$849K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $592K | +$592K |