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U.S. imports of clay-coated paper & paperboard for writing/printing, ≤10% mechanical fiber, in rolls (HS 481013) totaled $25.4M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Clay-Coated Paper & Paperboard for Writing/Printing, ≤10% Mechanical Fiber, in Rolls paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $24.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Clay-Coated Paper & Paperboard for Writing/Printing, ≤10% Mechanical Fiber, in Rolls imports of $25.4M in April 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClay-coated printing and writing paper (CCPW) with no more than 10% mechanical fiber content and presented in rolls is a primary substrate for commercial offset printing, magazine publishing, and high-quality catalog production. The low mechanical-fiber threshold is the defining quality criterion: it signals a predominantly chemical-pulp furnish that yields superior brightness, smoothness, and ink holdout compared to groundwood-containing grades. Within the US schedule, lines under 4810131100 through 4810137040 further differentiate by basis weight (above or below 150 g/m²), coating side (one or both), cotton-fiber content, and whether the substrate is base paper destined for photographic sensitization — distinctions that carry different duty treatment.
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Papers with not more than 10% mechanical fiber (coated freesheet) fall under heading 481013, while those exceeding that threshold are classified elsewhere. The distinction reflects a meaningful quality and production-cost difference: chemical-pulp papers have higher brightness and longer shelf life, which affects both duty rates and any applicable trade-remedy exposure. Fiber content should be verified against the mill's technical data sheet.
Base paper to be sensitized for photography, clay-coated and in rolls, is captured in dedicated lines such as 4810131100 and 4810136000, depending on coating type (baryta versus inorganic). These lines are distinct from general writing and graphic-arts paper lines, so importers supplying photographic paper manufacturers should confirm the correct 10-digit code with their customs broker.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810131900 | PPR/PBRD WRITNG ETC CLAY CTD <150G/M2,WD>15CM,NESO | $19.7M | 10.00% | $1.9M |
| 4810132090 | PPR/BRD WRTNG CLY CTD BTH SDE WD>15CM, WT>150G/M2 | $3.3M | 10.00% | $322K |
| 4810132010 | PPR/PBRD WRTNG ETC CLY CTD 1-SD WD>15CM,WT>150G/M2 | $828K | 10.00% | $83K |
| 4810137040 | PPR/PBRD CTD NOV 10% MECH FIBER WD >15CM NESOI | $690K | 10.00% | $69K |
| 4810136000 | BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY CTD W/INOR,ROL | $658K | 0.04% | $288 |
| 4810131140 | BAS PPR SNSTZD PHOTO CLAY CTD,< 150G/M2,WD>15CM,RL | $206K | 10.00% | $20K |
| 4810137020 | PPR/PPRD CTD NESOI CNTN BY WT >25% CTTN FIBE | $10K | 35.00% | $4K |
| 4810135000 | PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHICS CTD NESOI PRNT/EMBSSD ROLLS | $9K | 10.00% | $504 |
| 4810131120 | BASIC PPR SENSTZD PHOTO,BARTYA CTD,LT 150G/M2,RLS | $7K | 6.62% | $457 |
PPR/PBRD WRITNG ETC CLAY CTD <150G/M2,WD>15CM,NESO
PPR/BRD WRTNG CLY CTD BTH SDE WD>15CM, WT>150G/M2
PPR/PBRD WRTNG ETC CLY CTD 1-SD WD>15CM,WT>150G/M2
PPR/PBRD CTD NOV 10% MECH FIBER WD >15CM NESOI
BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY CTD W/INOR,ROL
BAS PPR SNSTZD PHOTO CLAY CTD,< 150G/M2,WD>15CM,RL
PPR/PPRD CTD NESOI CNTN BY WT >25% CTTN FIBE
PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHICS CTD NESOI PRNT/EMBSSD ROLLS
BASIC PPR SENSTZD PHOTO,BARTYA CTD,LT 150G/M2,RLS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4810131450 | PPR/PBRD WRTNG NESOI CLY CTD WD>15CM, WT<150G/M2 | $11.3M |
| 4810131100 | BASIC PPR SNSTZD PHTGRPHY CTD WD>15CM, WT <150G/M2 | $5.5M |
| 4810132010 | PPR/PBRD WRTNG ETC CLY CTD 1-SD WD>15CM,WT>150G/M2 | $4.4M |
| 4810137000 | PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHIC, CTD W/INORG, ROLLS,NESOI | $1.3M |
| 4810132090 | PPR/BRD WRTNG CLY CTD BTH SDE WD>15CM, WT>150G/M2 | $947K |
| 4810135000 | PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHICS CTD NESOI PRNT/EMBSSD ROLLS | $201K |
| 4810136000 | BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY CTD W/INOR,ROL | $133K |
PPR/PBRD WRTNG NESOI CLY CTD WD>15CM, WT<150G/M2
11.2M kg
BASIC PPR SNSTZD PHTGRPHY CTD WD>15CM, WT <150G/M2
9.5M kg
PPR/PBRD WRTNG ETC CLY CTD 1-SD WD>15CM,WT>150G/M2
4.7M kg
PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHIC, CTD W/INORG, ROLLS,NESOI
1.5M kg
PPR/BRD WRTNG CLY CTD BTH SDE WD>15CM, WT>150G/M2
1.2M kg
PPR/PBRD FOR GRAPHICS CTD NESOI PRNT/EMBSSD ROLLS
236.6K kg
BASIC PPR TO BE SNSTZD FOR PHTGRPHY CTD W/INOR,ROL
42.4K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILMINGTON, DE | $7.2M | -- | -$7.2M |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | $5.8M | -- | -$5.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.7M | $771K | -$1.9M |