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U.S. imports of newsprint in rolls or sheets (HS 480100) totaled $37.2M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Newsprint in Rolls or Sheets paid $16K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $159K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $37.1M | $217K | -$36.8M |
| MEXICO | -- | $850K | +$850K |
| TAIWAN | -- | $256K | +$256K |
| FIJI | -- | $87K | +$87K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $82K | -- | -$82K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4801000140 | NEWSPRINT OTHER THAN STANDARD, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS | $28.9M | 10.00% | $10K |
| 4801000120 | NEWSPRINT PAPER, STANDARD, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS | $8.2M | 10.00% | $6K |
NEWSPRINT OTHER THAN STANDARD, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS
NEWSPRINT PAPER, STANDARD, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4801000100 | NEWSPRINT, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS | $1.7M |
NEWSPRINT, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $3.7M | $59K | -$3.6M |
| Pennsylvania | $3.4M | $53K | -$3.4M |
| California | $2.3M | $274K | -$2.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $7.3M | $57K | -$7.2M |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $5.2M | -- | -$5.2M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $5.1M | $10K | -$5.1M |