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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of creped, crinkled, embossed, or perforated paper & paperboard (nesoi), rolls or sheets (HS 480890) totaled $918K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFour distinct surface-treatment types — creped, crinkled, embossed, and perforated — are captured across four 10-digit lines in this residual heading, covering non-kraft papers and paperboards that have been mechanically worked after the base sheet is formed. The NESOI scope means this heading captures specialty decorative, functional, and industrial papers that do not fit the kraft-specific or other named headings in chapter 48. France and Italy are the leading US import sources, reflecting European strength in decorative and specialty paper converting. Importers should note that China-origin goods in this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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Heading 480840 is reserved specifically for creped or crinkled kraft paper. Any creped or crinkled paper made from a non-kraft base — including sulfite, mechanical, or recycled fiber furnishes — falls under the residual heading 480890, specifically under line 4808902000. The fiber furnish of the base sheet is therefore the controlling distinction between the two headings.
Because the four 10-digit lines within 480890 each correspond to a specific mechanical treatment (embossed at 4808904000, perforated at 4808906000, creped/crinkled at 4808902000, and a legacy NESOI line at 4808900000), importers should obtain technical specifications or mill certificates identifying the treatment applied. When a product has been both embossed and perforated, classification follows the treatment that is commercially predominant or that CBP determines governs under the applicable GRI rules.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $84K | $764K | +$680K |
| MEXICO | $66K | $769K | +$703K |
| CANADA | -- | $435K | +$435K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $322K | $23K | -$299K |
| FRANCE | $178K | $152K | -$27K |
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