U.S. imports of Wax-, Paraffin-, Stearin-, Oil-, or Glycerol-Coated Paper and Paperboard (HS 481160) totaled $7.1M in September 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Wax-, Paraffin-, Stearin-, Oil-, or Glycerol-Coated Paper and Paperboard paid $308K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 4.32% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wax-, Paraffin-, Stearin-, Oil-, or Glycerol-Coated Paper and Paperboard imports of $7.1M in September 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.0M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataWax and paraffin coatings applied to paper and paperboard serve moisture-barrier and release functions across food packaging, floral wrap, and industrial interleaving applications. The US schedule divides the heading between wide-dimension format goods (4811604000) and all other forms (4811606000). Canada is the leading supplier, with France, China, and India also among the top sources — a mix that reflects both integrated North American supply chains and lower-cost Asian converting capacity. Classification here requires that the coating agent be wax, paraffin, stearin, oil, or glycerol; plastic-coated or bitumen-coated paper is excluded and falls under separate headings.
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A blend coating raises a classification question: if the plastic component is functionally dominant or the product is commercially understood as plastic-coated paper, CBP may direct it to heading 481151 or 481159. If the wax or paraffin is the primary coating agent and the plastic content is incidental, classification here may be supportable. Importers with blend-coated products should seek a binding ruling from CBP to avoid misclassification risk.
Wax- and paraffin-coated paper is widely used for butcher wrap, deli tissue, candy-bar wrappers, and produce packaging where moisture resistance and non-stick properties are needed without the regulatory complexity of plastic laminates. Stearin- and oil-coated grades appear in baking release papers and interleaving for frozen foods.
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Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 4811
Subheading 481160 · $7.1M of $172.9M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $68.6M of Wax-, Paraffin-, Stearin-, Oil-, or Glycerol-Coated Paper and Paperboard.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811604000 | Ppr/Pbrd Ctd/Impg/Cov Wth Wx/Stearin Wd>15x36x15cm | $5.2M | 3.86% | 28.88% | $200K |
| 4811606000 | Ppr/Pbrd Ctd/Impg/Cov Wth Wax/Stearin/Oil, NESOI | $1.8M | 11.09% | 77.44% | $204K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4811606000 | Ppr/Pbrd Ctd/Impg/Cov Wth Wax/Stearin/Oil, NESOI | $3.0M |
| 4811604000 | Ppr/Pbrd Ctd/Impg/Cov Wth Wx/Stearin Wd>15x36x15cm | $2.1M |
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 · September 2026
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Canada and India together supply 79% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
68.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.32% of imports for consumption.