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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of light-weight coated paper for writing/printing, over 10% mechanical fiber (HS 481022) totaled $23.5M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Light-Weight Coated Paper for Writing/Printing, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber paid $1.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $11.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLight-weight coated (LWC) paper containing more than 10% mechanical fiber by weight is the workhorse substrate for high-volume magazine inserts, advertising supplements, and retail circulars, where low basis weight and high runnability on web-offset presses are paramount. The mechanical-fiber content above 10% is the defining classification trigger that separates LWC from coated freesheet grades and typically reflects a groundwood or thermomechanical pulp furnish. US tariff lines under this heading include a dedicated line for hole-punched looseleaf LWC paper (4810225044) and separate lines for printed, embossed, or perforated graphic-arts paper (4810225080), reflecting the range of value-added processing that LWC substrates undergo before importation.
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The dividing line is mechanical fiber content: LWC paper under heading 481022 contains more than 10% mechanical fiber by weight, while coated freesheet (headings 481013–481019) does not exceed that threshold. In practice, LWC typically uses a groundwood or TMP furnish for cost efficiency, while freesheet uses chemical pulp for higher brightness and permanence. Fiber content documentation from the mill is the key supporting record.
Yes — hole-punched looseleaf light-weight coated paper has its own 10-digit line (4810225044) within heading 481022, separate from unprocessed LWC rolls and sheets. This distinction matters because the punching operation constitutes further processing that changes the tariff line, potentially affecting duty rates and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $11.8M | $266K | -$11.5M |
| FINLAND | $7.3M | -- | -$7.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3.7M | $88K | -$3.6M |
| MEXICO | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| AUSTRIA | $382K | -- | -$382K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810221000 | PPR,LGHT-WGH CTD WRTNG WD>15X36X15CM,>10% MECH | $23.5M | 10.00% | $1.2M |
| 4810225080 | PPR/PBRD GRPHC,PRNTD/EMBSSD/PRFRD,MCH/CHM,LTWT CTD | $26K | 10.00% | $3K |
| 4810225044 | HOLE-PUNCHED LOOSELEAF LTWGHT CTD PPR,MECH OR CHEM | $0 | -- | -- |
| 4810227040 | LIGHT-WT CTD PPR, CTD OV 10% MECH FIBER, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
PPR,LGHT-WGH CTD WRTNG WD>15X36X15CM,>10% MECH
PPR/PBRD GRPHC,PRNTD/EMBSSD/PRFRD,MCH/CHM,LTWT CTD
HOLE-PUNCHED LOOSELEAF LTWGHT CTD PPR,MECH OR CHEM
LIGHT-WT CTD PPR, CTD OV 10% MECH FIBER, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4810221000 | PPR,LGHT-WGH CTD WRTNG WD>15X36X15CM,>10% MECH | $1.1M |
| 4810226000 | LGHT-WGHT CTD PPR,NESOI, BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD | $730K |
| 4810225000 | LGHT-WGHT CTD,NESOI,PRNTD,EMBSSD/PRF, >10% FIBERS | $214K |
| 4810227000 | LIGHT-WEIGHT CTD PPR >10%FIBER NESOI | $206K |
PPR,LGHT-WGH CTD WRTNG WD>15X36X15CM,>10% MECH
1.1M kg
LGHT-WGHT CTD PPR,NESOI, BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD
870.8K kg
LGHT-WGHT CTD,NESOI,PRNTD,EMBSSD/PRF, >10% FIBERS
183.2K kg
LIGHT-WEIGHT CTD PPR >10%FIBER NESOI
152.3K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $11.3M | -- | -$11.3M |
| Wisconsin | $3.1M | $200K | -$2.9M |
| California | $1.1M | $747K | -$354K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | $7.1M | -- | -$7.1M |
| WILMINGTON, DE | $3.9M | -- | -$3.9M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $3.5M | $217K | -$3.3M |