U.S. exports of uncoated paper & paperboard, over 10% mechanical fiber, sheets not over 435×297 mm (HS 480262) totaled $655K in July 2026.
Importers of Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Sheets Not Over 435×297 mm paid $16K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $152K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Sheets Not Over 435×297 mm imports of $314K in July 2026 ran 44% below the year-to-date monthly average of $566K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSheet-format mechanical-fiber papers sized at or below 435 mm × 297 mm in the unfolded state — roughly A3 and smaller — are classified here, covering writing and cover paper (4802621000), drawing paper (4802622000), and graphic-arts grades (4802626140). Canada leads US imports, with India and France also notable sources. The dimensional cap of 435×297 mm aligns with standard A3 office and print formats, making this heading directly relevant to importers supplying cut-sheet paper for office, educational, and graphic-design end uses.
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22 shipments/mo
Sheets exceeding 435 mm on one side or 297 mm on the other in the unfolded state fall outside 480262 and must be classified under the appropriate NESOI sheet subheading in 480257 or 480256, depending on fiber content and weight. Even a few millimeters of oversize can shift the classification, so importers should confirm exact cut dimensions with the mill before filing entry.
India is a notable supplier under this heading, generally exporting writing and cover paper grades produced from agro-based or mixed mechanical-chemical pulp. Indian mills have expanded cut-sheet capacity for export, and their product mix often targets the writing and office-paper segment rather than premium graphic-arts grades.
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Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 4802
Subheading 480262 · $314K of $193.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$314KYoY · Pro
Exports
$655KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802623000 | Ppr/Pboard Unctd >10% Mech >360x150mm,NESOI,Sheet | $162K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 4802626140 | Ppr/Pbrd for Graphic Etc NESOI W/Sides >360x297mm | $152K | 10.57% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 4802621000 | Wrtng/Cvr Ppr Unctd Ov 10% Mech Fbr,>360x150mm,Sht | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 4802622000 | Drwng Ppr Unctd Ov 10% Mech Fbrs,>369x>150mm, Shts | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Kuwait together take 89% of it.
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rate provision · imports
51.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.12%.