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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of uncoated paper & paperboard, over 10% mechanical fiber, in rolls (HS 480261) totaled $54.6M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, In Rolls paid $274K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGroundwood and mechanical-pulp-rich papers in roll form — where mechanical fiber exceeds 10% by weight — are the workhorses of newsprint-adjacent and directory-paper supply chains. The heading spans writing and cover rolls (4802611000), supercalendered paper (4802613135), photographic base stock (4802615000), and cotton-content rolls (4802616020). Canada, Finland, and Sweden dominate supply, a pattern driven by their large integrated mechanical-pulp and paper mill capacity. Supercalendered paper (4802613135) warrants particular attention: its high-gloss finish achieved without coating can create classification ambiguity against coated grades under Chapter 48 notes.
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Supercalendered paper achieves its gloss through mechanical calendering rather than a surface coating, so it remains classified as uncoated under Chapter 48 legal notes. However, customs authorities may scrutinize SC grades closely; importers should retain mill certificates confirming the absence of a mineral or chemical surface coating to defend the uncoated classification.
All three countries have large, integrated mechanical-pulp operations — thermomechanical pulp (TMP) and groundwood — that produce the high-yield fiber required for over-10% mechanical-content papers. Proximity (Canada) and long-standing trade relationships combined with mill scale (Finland, Sweden) make them structurally dominant suppliers for US printers and publishers.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802613135 | SUPERCALEND PPR/BRD UNCD OV 10% MEC ROLL W GT 15CM | $33.0M | 10.00% | $129K |
| 4802613191 | PAPER/BOARD UNCTD OV 10% MECH ROLL W GT 15CM NESOI | $18.9M | 10.00% | $90K |
| 4802613110 | PAPER/BD UNCTD GT 10% MECH W GT 15CM WT LT 40G/M2 | $1.8M | -- | -- |
| 4802611000 | WRTNG/CVR PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBR WD>15CM, ROLLS | $645K | 10.00% | $33K |
| 4802616040 | PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHIC ETC >10% MECH FBER, NESOI,RLL | $203K | 31.55% | $15K |
| 4802612000 | DRWNG PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBRS WIDTH>15CM, ROLLS | $86K | 10.00% | $5K |
| 4802616020 | OTHER PPR/PPBRD CONTAINNG BY WT >25% COTTON FIBER | $18K | 10.00% | $2K |
| 4802615000 | BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY >10% FIBR RLLS | $2K | 35.01% | $857 |
SUPERCALEND PPR/BRD UNCD OV 10% MEC ROLL W GT 15CM
PAPER/BOARD UNCTD OV 10% MECH ROLL W GT 15CM NESOI
PAPER/BD UNCTD GT 10% MECH W GT 15CM WT LT 40G/M2
WRTNG/CVR PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBR WD>15CM, ROLLS
PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHIC ETC >10% MECH FBER, NESOI,RLL
DRWNG PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBRS WIDTH>15CM, ROLLS
OTHER PPR/PPBRD CONTAINNG BY WT >25% COTTON FIBER
BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY >10% FIBR RLLS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4802613100 | PPR/PRBRD UNCTD OV 10% MECH WD>15CM NESOI ROLL/SH | $1.0M |
| 4802616000 | PPR/PBRD UNCTD OVER 10% FIBER, NESOI, IN ROLLS | $839K |
| 4802611000 | WRTNG/CVR PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBR WD>15CM, ROLLS | $605K |
| 4802612000 | DRWNG PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBRS WIDTH>15CM, ROLLS | $5K |
| 4802615000 | BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY >10% FIBR RLLS | $0 |
PPR/PRBRD UNCTD OV 10% MECH WD>15CM NESOI ROLL/SH
1.2M kg
PPR/PBRD UNCTD OVER 10% FIBER, NESOI, IN ROLLS
459.7K kg
WRTNG/CVR PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBR WD>15CM, ROLLS
690.1K kg
DRWNG PPR UNCTD OV 10% MECH FBRS WIDTH>15CM, ROLLS
7.2K kg
BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY >10% FIBR RLLS
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
TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES
HS 482369
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
REGISTERS/ACCT BKS/NOTEBKS/LETTER PAD ETC PPR/PBRD
HS 482010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $16.0M | -- | -$16.0M |
| Illinois | $4.8M | $311K | -$4.5M |
| Pennsylvania | $4.0M | -- | -$4.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $22.0M | $241K | -$21.8M |
| VANCEBORO, ME | $5.7M | -- | -$5.7M |
| DETROIT, MI | $4.6M | $20K | -$4.6M |