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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of wax-, paraffin-, stearin-, oil-, or glycerol-coated paper and paperboard (HS 481160) totaled $6.7M in July 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Wax-, Paraffin-, Stearin-, Oil-, or Glycerol-Coated Paper and Paperboard paid $475K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $3.2M 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 $6.7M in July 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.7M.
Last updated: July 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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207 shipments/mo
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 · $6.7M of $171.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811604000 | Ppr/Pbrd Ctd/Impg/Cov Wth Wx/Stearin Wd>15x36x15cm | $4.3M | 5.11% | 29.39% | $218K |
| 4811606000 | Ppr/Pbrd Ctd/Impg/Cov Wth Wax/Stearin/Oil,NESOI | $2.5M | 10.38% | 79.18% | $257K |
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 | $3.5M |
| 4811604000 | Ppr/Pbrd Ctd/Impg/Cov Wth Wx/Stearin Wd>15x36x15cm | $1.8M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and France together supply 72% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
52.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.05%.