U.S. imports of Clay-Coated Multi-Ply Paper and Paperboard (Non-Kraft, Non-Graphic), Rolls or Sheets (HS 481092) totaled $55.2M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Clay-Coated Multi-Ply Paper and Paperboard (Non-Kraft, Non-Graphic), Rolls or Sheets paid $4.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMulti-ply construction distinguishes this clay-coated stock from single-ply graphic or kraft grades, making it a preferred substrate for folding cartons, food-service packaging, and liquid-contact board applications. The US tariff schedule subdivides the heading by basis weight — above or below 150 g/m² — and by form (rolls vs. sheets), with specific lines for wide-dimension formats and punch-card stock. Canada leads supply, followed by Sweden and Finland, reflecting the integrated North American and Nordic pulp-and-board industries that dominate this segment. Importers should confirm whether the specific ply construction and coating weight map to the correct 10-digit line, as misclassification between the weight-based subheadings is a common audit finding.
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1.3K import shipments a month
The US schedule splits clay-coated multi-ply stock into lines covering paper and board weighing more than 150 g/m² (4810921225 for rolls, 4810921235 for sheets) and those weighing less than 150 g/m² (4810921425 for rolls, 4810921435 for sheets). Importers must verify the actual grammage on the mill certificate before filing entry, as the weight threshold determines the applicable tariff line.
The key is demonstrating that the substrate is neither kraft (unbleached or semi-bleached sulfate pulp) nor graphic-grade (intended for printing and writing). Mill test certificates showing fiber composition, coating type, and intended end-use — such as packaging or food-service board — support classification here rather than under the kraft or graphic paper headings.
Subheading 1 of 10 in heading 4810
Subheading 481092 · $55.2M of $222.7M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$55.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $645.1M of Clay-Coated Multi-Ply Paper and Paperboard (Non-Kraft, Non-Graphic), Rolls or Sheets and exported $191.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Sweden together supply 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
40.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.58% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810921225 | Paper/Board Gt 150 G/M2 Rolls Cly Ctd Mltply NESOI | $42.2M | 9.59% | 63.90% | $4.0M |
| 4810921235 | Paper/Board Gt 150 G/M2 Sheets Cly Ctd Mltply Nes | $5.3M | 9.27% | 59.25% | $491K |
| 4810921425 | Paper/Board Lt 150 G/M2 Rolls Cly Ctd Mltply NESOI | $2.6M | 0.14% | 1.40% | $4K |
| 4810926525 | Paper/Board Rolls Cly Ctd Mltply NESOI | $2.7M | 2.14% | 21.45% | $59K |
| 4810923000 | Cards, Nt Krft, Nt Pnch, Fr Pnch Card Mach, Multi-Ply | $1.7M | 5.96% | 100.00% | $100K |
| 4810926535 | Paper/Board Sheets Cly Ctd Mltply NESOI | $355K | 1.67% | 16.75% | $6K |
| 4810921435 | Paper/Board Lt 150 G/M2 Sheet Cly Ctd Mltply NESOI | $169K | 9.60% | 95.70% | $16K |
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.