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U.S. imports of wax-, paraffin-, stearin-, oil-, or glycerol-coated paper and paperboard (HS 481160) totaled $6.5M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Wax-, Paraffin-, Stearin-, Oil-, or Glycerol-Coated Paper and Paperboard paid $343K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $2.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wax-, Paraffin-, Stearin-, Oil-, or Glycerol-Coated Paper and Paperboard imports of $6.5M in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.3M.
Last updated: April 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811604000 | PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WX/STEARIN WD>15X36X15CM | $4.0M | 10.23% | $99K |
| 4811606000 | PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WAX/STEARIN/OIL,NESOI | $2.5M | 13.23% | $245K |
PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WX/STEARIN WD>15X36X15CM
PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WAX/STEARIN/OIL,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4811606000 | PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WAX/STEARIN/OIL,NESOI | $2.3M |
| 4811604000 | PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WX/STEARIN WD>15X36X15CM | $1.0M |
PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WAX/STEARIN/OIL,NESOI
569.3K kg
PPR/PBRD CTD/IMPG/COV WTH WX/STEARIN WD>15X36X15CM
252.6K kg
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
PAPER & PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED, >10% MECH.FIB.,ROLLS
HS 480261
TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES
HS 482369
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| New Jersey | $1.3M | $33K | -$1.2M |
| Illinois | $349K | $610K | +$261K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $2.3M | $17K | -$2.3M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| DETROIT, MI | $520K | $296K | -$224K |