Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Sulfite Wrapping Paper, Uncoated, in Rolls or Sheets (HS 480530) totaled $180K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Sulfite Wrapping Paper, Uncoated, in Rolls or Sheets paid $29K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sulfite Wrapping Paper, Uncoated, in Rolls or Sheets imports of $180K in August 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $124K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProduced by the acid sulfite pulping process, sulfite wrapping paper is a translucent, smooth, and relatively low-basis-weight sheet historically used for food wrapping, interleaving, and specialty packaging where glassine-like properties are valued. China leads US imports under this heading, followed by Germany and France — a mix of high-volume Asian production and European specialty-paper expertise. Classified under a single US tariff line (4805300000), the product's defining characteristic is its pulping chemistry: acid sulfite rather than kraft or mechanical processes. Importers should be aware that goods subject to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin paper products may affect landed cost calculations for China-sourced material.
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Sulfite wrapping paper is distinguished by its pulping process (acid sulfite) and is classified under 4805300000 as an uncoated paper. Glassine is a supercalendered paper with a high degree of transparency and grease resistance achieved through extended mechanical calendering, and it falls under a different Chapter 48 subheading. Greaseproof paper achieves its barrier properties through prolonged beating of the pulp. If a product has been supercalendered to glassine standards or treated for grease resistance, it should be evaluated against those alternative subheadings rather than assumed to be sulfite wrapping paper.
China-origin paper products in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should verify the current Section 301 list status for the applicable HTS line (4805300000) and factor any additional duties into landed-cost models. Consulting a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions is advisable, as Section 301 coverage and rates are subject to ongoing review and modification.
Subheading 9 of 11 in heading 4805
Subheading 480530 · $180K of $108.1M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4805300000 | Sulfite Wrapping Paper Uncoated in Rolls or Sheets | $175K | 16.46% | 100.00% | $29K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4805300000 | Sulfite Wrapping Paper Uncoated in Rolls or Sheets | $77K |
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.
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Imports
$180KYoY · free account
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$77KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3M of Sulfite Wrapping Paper, Uncoated, in Rolls or Sheets and exported $3.5M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Vietnam together supply 69% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 16.46% of imports for consumption.