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U.S. imports of uncoated paper & paperboard, under 40 g/m², not over 10% mechanical fiber, rolls or sheets (HS 480254) totaled $2.6M in June 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Under 40 g/m², Not Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Rolls or Sheets paid $220K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Under 40 g/m², Not Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Rolls or Sheets imports of $2.6M in June 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Lightweight uncoated paper weighing less than 40 g/m² and containing no more than 10% mechanically processed fiber spans a wide range of specialty grades under this heading, from writing paper (4802541000) and India/Bible paper (4802542000) to basic photographic base stock (4802545000) and cut-to-size sheets (4802546100). The sub-40 g/m² weight threshold is the primary classification trigger that separates this heading from the heavier mid-range grades. Germany and Finland are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting the concentration of high-quality specialty paper production in northern and central Europe. Importers should confirm fiber composition testing documentation, as exceeding the 10% mechanical fiber threshold shifts classification to a different subheading.
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Importers typically rely on mill test certificates or ISO-standard fiber composition analyses provided by the manufacturer. Customs may request laboratory testing if the fiber content is near the 10% boundary, since exceeding that threshold moves the goods into a different HTS subheading with potentially different duty treatment.
India and Bible paper is a distinct specialty grade characterized by extremely low basis weight, high opacity relative to its thinness, and use of long-fiber or rag furnish. It is classified separately because its end-use (bibles, dictionaries, reference books) and production specifications differ materially from general writing or printing paper, even though both fall under the sub-40 g/m² weight band.
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PPR/PBRD UNCTD WT<40G/M2, NESOI, CUT TO SIZE/SHAPE
HS 4802546100
PPR/PPRBRD UNCD NOV 10% MECH LT 40G/M2 RLS/SH
HS 4802543100
WRITING PPR UNCTD NOV 10% MECH FBR LT 40G/M2 RL/SH
HS 4802541000
UNCTD BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD FOR PHTGRPHY CUT SZ
HS 4802545000
PPR/PBRD UNCTD NOV 10% MECH NESOI LT 40G/M2,RL/SHT
HS 4802543650
Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802546100 | PPR/PBRD UNCTD WT<40G/M2, NESOI, CUT TO SIZE/SHAPE | $1.4M | 10.00% | 100.00% | $139K |
| 4802543100 | PPR/PPRBRD UNCD NOV 10% MECH LT 40G/M2 RLS/SH | $1.2M | 6.54% | 63.06% | $76K |
| 4802541000 | WRITING PPR UNCTD NOV 10% MECH FBR LT 40G/M2 RL/SH | $59K | 7.67% | 76.65% | $5K |
| 4802542000 | INDIA & BIBLE PPR UNCD NOV 10%MECH LT 40G/M2 RL/SH | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 4802545000 | UNCTD BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD FOR PHTGRPHY CUT SZ | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
REGISTERS/ACCT BKS/NOTEBKS/LETTER PAD ETC PPR/PBRD
HS 482010
CARTONS, BOXES & CASES CORRUGATED PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481910
PAPER NESOI, NOV 10% FIB MECH PR, 40G/M2NOV150G/M2
HS 480255
PAPER,UNCOAT,NT OV 10% WT MEC PRC;40-150G/M2,SHETS
HS 480256
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $810K | -- | -$810K |
| Missouri | $482K | -- | -$482K |
| New Jersey | $278K | $4K | -$273K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $873K | -- | -$873K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $443K | -- | -$443K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $394K | -- | -$394K |
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| CANADA | $430K | $131K | -$300K |
| FINLAND | $359K | -- | -$359K |
| BRAZIL | $224K | -- | -$224K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $145K | -- | -$145K |