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U.S. imports of testliner (recycled liner board), uncoated, 150 g/m² or less, in rolls or sheets (HS 480524) totaled $4.1M in May 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Testliner (Recycled Liner Board), Uncoated, 150 g/m² or Less, in Rolls or Sheets paid $63K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $631K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 2026 dataTestliner is the recycled-fiber counterpart to virgin kraft linerboard, used as the outer facing of corrugated boxes and named for its role in burst-strength ('Mullen test') performance specifications. This lighter-weight subheading — covering grades at or below 150 g/m² — is subdivided into four US tariff lines (4805245000, 4805246550, 4805247000, and 4805249000) based on progressively heavier basis-weight bands, making precise mill-certified weight documentation essential for correct entry. Canada is the primary US supplier, with Australia and Spain also contributing. Because testliner is manufactured from recovered paper, recycled-content certification and fiber-composition records are often requested by buyers and may be relevant to sustainability compliance programs.
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The four lines — 4805245000, 4805246550, 4805247000, and 4805249000 — are differentiated by basis weight bands within the 150 g/m² ceiling. A mill-issued test certificate or reel-weight calculation showing grams per square meter is the standard supporting document. Importers should ensure the certified weight reflects the finished, dry sheet rather than a nominal or target weight, as small deviations can shift the applicable tariff line.
Recycled fiber content does not trigger a separate admissibility review for testliner under current US import regulations — it is treated as an industrial paper product. However, buyers in regulated supply chains (e.g., food-contact packaging) may require documentation confirming that the recycled furnish meets applicable FDA guidelines for indirect food contact. That requirement flows from the downstream use, not from customs entry itself.
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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 % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4805249000 | TESTLINER (RECYCLED),WT 30-150 G/M2, ROLLS/SHEETS | $3.2M | 1.32% | 13.17% | $43K |
| 4805245000 | TESTLINER (RCYCLD), WT NOT OVER 15G/M2 RLLS/SHEETS | $232K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $23K |
TESTLINER (RECYCLED),WT 30-150 G/M2, ROLLS/SHEETS
TESTLINER (RCYCLD), WT NOT OVER 15G/M2 RLLS/SHEETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4805246550 | TEST LINER (RCYCLD LNR BRD) WT NOV 30 G/M2 RLL/SHT | $19.1M |
| 4805249000 | TESTLINER (RECYCLED),WT 30-150 G/M2, ROLLS/SHEETS | $719K |
TEST LINER (RCYCLD LNR BRD) WT NOV 30 G/M2 RLL/SHT
20.8M kg
TESTLINER (RECYCLED),WT 30-150 G/M2, ROLLS/SHEETS
2.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.4M | $14.2M | +$12.8M |
| New Jersey | $600K | $2.1M | +$1.5M |
| Georgia | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $2.0M | $13.8M | +$11.8M |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $70K | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| OGDENSBURG, NY | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |