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U.S. exports of tracing papers, rolls or sheets (HS 480630) totaled $142K in July 2026.
Importers of Tracing Papers, Rolls or Sheets paid $40K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 35% on $113K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tracing Papers, Rolls or Sheets imports of $110K in July 2026 ran 57% below the year-to-date monthly average of $256K.
Last updated: July 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 · $110K of $29.1M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$110KYoY · Pro
Exports
$142KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4806300000 | Tracing Papers in Rolls or Sheets | $361K | 9.45% | 94.50% | $34K |
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 | $56K |
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.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Chile together take 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 36.04%.