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U.S. imports of uncoated paper, 40–150 g/m², not over 10% mechanical fiber, sheets over 360×150 mm (HS 480256) totaled $46.0M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSheet format is the defining classification criterion here: goods must be presented as discrete sheets with both sides exceeding 360 mm × 150 mm, separating them from roll stock covered under 480255. The heading encompasses writing and cover paper (4802561000), drawing paper (4802562000), photographic base stock (4802566000), and graphic-purpose sheets (4802567000 through 4802567090). Canada leads US imports under this heading, with Brazil and the United Arab Emirates also notable sources — the UAE's presence reflecting transshipment and re-export activity from regional paper converters. Importers should verify that sheet dimensions are measured in the unfolded state to avoid misclassification against the 480257 sheet subheadings.
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The key distinction is sheet dimension. Heading 480256 applies to sheets where both sides exceed 360 mm × 150 mm but neither side exceeds 435 mm × 297 mm (roughly A3 size). Heading 480257 captures sheets that fall outside those dimensional boundaries. Measuring sheets in their unfolded state and confirming exact dimensions against the tariff schedule is essential before filing entry.
Yes — basic paper intended to be sensitized for photography is separately enumerated under 4802566000, even though it falls within the same weight and fiber-content parameters. The intended downstream sensitization process is the classification trigger, so commercial invoices and technical data sheets should clearly identify the end-use to support the correct line.
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