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U.S. imports of molded or pressed articles of paper pulp (HS 482370) totaled $38.8M in July 2026, traded with 49 countries.
Importers of Molded or Pressed Articles of Paper Pulp paid $2.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $20.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFormed by pressing or molding wet paper pulp into shape — rather than cutting and folding paperboard — these articles include egg cartons, protective packaging inserts, plates, bowls, cups (4823700020), and a broad NESOI category (4823700040) covering industrial and specialty applications. The manufacturing process gives molded pulp articles their characteristic cushioning and compostability properties, making them a preferred sustainable packaging solution across food, electronics, and consumer goods sectors. Thailand leads US imports under this heading, with Canada, Mexico, Vietnam, and Taiwan also supplying the market. Chinese-origin goods in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has contributed to sourcing shifts toward Southeast Asian producers.
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2.6K shipments/mo
The manufacturing method is the key criterion: 482370 applies to articles formed by molding or pressing a slurry of paper pulp into a mold, producing a three-dimensional shape in a single step — such as egg cartons or contoured protective trays. Articles made by cutting, scoring, and folding paperboard sheet are classified under 482369 or other relevant headings. Importers should obtain manufacturing process descriptions from suppliers when the distinction is not obvious from the finished article.
Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods have been a significant factor encouraging US importers to qualify alternative suppliers in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam, for molded pulp packaging. However, importers should conduct proper origin analysis for goods produced in these countries, particularly where raw materials or intermediate processing may involve China, to ensure origin claims withstand CBP scrutiny.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 4823
Subheading 482370 · $38.8M of $157.3M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823700040 | Molded or Pressed Articles of Paper Pulp, NESOI | $26.1M | 5.20% | 42.34% | $1.4M |
| 4823700020 | Plates, Bowls or Cups of Paper Pulp | $12.8M | 8.77% | 75.96% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4823700000 | Molded or Pressed Articles of Paper Pulp | $9.9M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$38.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$9.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Thailand and Mexico together supply 56% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
46.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.37%.