U.S. imports of Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Other (NESOI) (HS 480269) totaled $599K in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Other (NESOI) paid $56K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Other (NESOI) imports of $599K in August 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $950K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResidual uncoated mechanical-fiber papers and paperboards that do not fit the roll, standard-sheet, or dimensional criteria of the preceding subheadings are captured here across three lines: writing and cover paper (4802691000), drawing paper (4802692000), and a general NESOI catch-all (4802693000). Indonesia and Spain lead US supply under this heading, with France, Mexico, and India also contributing. The NESOI structure means classification here should be a last resort after confirming the goods do not meet the specific dimensional, weight, or format criteria of 480261, 480262, or the 480254–480258 series.
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Formats such as fanfold paper, continuous forms, or non-standard cut sizes that do not qualify as rolls (480261) or as sheets within the 435×297 mm dimensional limit (480262) often fall into 480269. Specialty packaging blanks and industrial paperboard cut to irregular shapes are other examples. Importers should work through the dimensional and format criteria of the preceding subheadings before defaulting to this NESOI line.
The broker should obtain the exact unfolded sheet dimensions from the manufacturer and compare them against the 435×297 mm threshold in 480262. If any sheet dimension exceeds those limits, the goods belong in 480269 (or another applicable NESOI line). Retaining the mill's cut-size specification sheet as part of the entry documentation supports the classification decision in the event of a CBP inquiry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$599KYoY · free account
Exports
$497KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.8M of Uncoated Paper & Paperboard, Over 10% Mechanical Fiber, Other (NESOI) and exported $5.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 4802
Subheading 480269 · $599K of $192.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802693000 | Paper/Paperboard Uncoated >10% Mech Fiber, NESOI | $570K | 9.74% | 91.24% | $56K |
| 4802692000 | Drawing Paper Uncoated Ov 10% Mech Fbrs , NESOI | $20K | 1.59% | 15.92% | $317 |
| 4802691000 | Writing/Cover Ppr Unctd Ov 10% Mech Fbr, NESOI | $5K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $465 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4802693000 | Paper/Paperboard Uncoated >10% Mech Fiber, NESOI | $469K |
| 4802691000 | Writing/Cover Ppr Unctd Ov 10% Mech Fbr, NESOI | $27K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Indonesia and Italy together supply 71% of it. Indonesia pays 10.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
11.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.46% of imports for consumption.