U.S. imports of Tracing Papers, Rolls or Sheets (HS 480630) totaled $414K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Tracing Papers, Rolls or Sheets paid $35K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tracing Papers, Rolls or Sheets imports of $414K in August 2026 ran 50% above the year-to-date monthly average of $276K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTracing paper's defining characteristic is its translucency, achieved through high-density calendering or chemical treatment that collapses the paper's pore structure without surface coating — a distinction that matters for classification relative to glassine or coated translucent papers. The heading covers all tracing papers in rolls or sheets under a single 10-digit line (4806300000), serving architectural, engineering, and fine-arts markets. Germany is the leading US import source, consistent with its long-standing specialty paper manufacturing expertise, with China also a significant supplier.
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Both tracing paper (480630) and glassine (480640) are translucent, but they are produced by different processes and have distinct end uses. Glassine is supercalendered to a high gloss and is primarily used for packaging and release liners, while tracing paper is produced to allow pencil or ink drafting and is not typically supercalendered to a gloss finish. Classification turns on the manufacturing process and intended functional properties, and CBP may request technical specifications when the two grades appear similar.
Tracing paper imported from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should verify the current Section 301 list status for HTS 4806300000 and factor any applicable additional duties into landed-cost calculations. Shipments from other leading suppliers such as Germany and Canada are not subject to Section 301 measures.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 4806
Subheading 480630 · $414K of $36.4M
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Imports
$414KYoY · free account
Exports
$72KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.1M of Tracing Papers, Rolls or Sheets and exported $1.1M.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4806300000 | Tracing Papers in Rolls or Sheets | $414K | 8.35% | 79.29% | $35K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4806300000 | Tracing Papers in Rolls or Sheets | $72K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and China together supply 99% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Germany 7.9%.
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rate provision · imports
20.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.35% of imports for consumption.