U.S. imports of Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets (HS 480100) totaled $41.3M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets imports of $41.3M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $37.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNewsprint is a low-basis-weight, mechanical-pulp-based printing paper engineered for high-speed offset and flexographic press runs used by newspaper publishers. The US schedule subdivides the heading into standard newsprint (4801000120) and non-standard newsprint (4801000140), with a legacy consolidated line (4801000100) also present, reflecting historical tariff structure. Canada has long dominated US newsprint supply due to integrated North American mill networks, with Portugal and Australia serving as secondary sources. Importers should note that antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically applied to newsprint from certain origins, so a current AD/CVD order search is advisable before sourcing.
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3.4K import shipments a month
Standard newsprint (4801000120) refers to paper meeting conventional specifications for basis weight, brightness, and mechanical-pulp content used in traditional newspaper printing. Non-standard newsprint (4801000140) covers grades that deviate from those benchmarks — for example, higher-brightness or lighter-weight papers marketed as newsprint but not conforming to the standard definition. The distinction can affect duty treatment and should be supported by mill technical data sheets.
Yes — newsprint has been subject to trade-remedy proceedings in the US, and AD/CVD orders have been applied to imports from specific countries at various times. Importers should conduct a current search of the USITC and Commerce Department order databases before finalizing sourcing decisions, as order status, scope, and applicable rates change and vary by origin and product specification.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4801000140 | Newsprint Other Than Standard, In Rolls or Sheets | $30.9M | 0.02% | 0.17% | $5K |
| 4801000120 | Newsprint Paper, Standard, In Rolls or Sheets | $10.4M | 0.00% | 0.23% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4801000100 | Newsprint, In Rolls or Sheets | $1.6M |
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 1 of 1 in heading 4801
Subheading 480100 · $41.3M of $41.3M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Portugal together supply 100% of it. Portugal pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.01% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$41.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $421.6M of Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets and exported $26.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.