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U.S. imports of uncoated base paper for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive, or electro-sensitive applications (HS 480220) totaled $58K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Uncoated Base Paper for Photo-Sensitive, Heat-Sensitive, or Electro-Sensitive Applications imports of $58K in April 2026 ran 77% below the year-to-date monthly average of $252K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUncoated base paper destined for sensitizing into photographic, thermal, or electrostatic imaging products is a technically demanding substrate requiring precise caliper, formation, and surface chemistry to accept functional coatings downstream. The US schedule subdivides this heading by form — strips and rolls (4802201000), cut sheets for photography (4802202000), and other forms (4802204000/4802204040) — reflecting the distinct converting requirements of each end-use. Japan leads US imports under this heading, consistent with its dominant position in imaging-material manufacturing, with the United Arab Emirates and Canada also present as supply sources. Importers should verify that the paper is genuinely uncoated at the time of import, as pre-sensitized or pre-coated versions fall under different headings.
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Heading 480220 covers paper that is uncoated at the time of importation and is intended to receive a functional sensitizing coating (photographic emulsion, thermal dye layer, or electrostatic coating) after entry. Finished thermal paper already coated with a heat-reactive layer, or photographic paper already bearing a light-sensitive emulsion, is classified under different headings in Chapter 37 or Chapter 48. The uncoated condition at the time of import is the key classification criterion.
The form distinctions — strips and rolls (4802201000) versus cut sheets for photography (4802202000) versus other forms (4802204000/4802204040) — reflect the different converting and end-use contexts: roll stock feeds continuous coating lines for thermal or electrostatic applications, while cut sheets are used in photographic paper manufacturing. The split allows more precise trade monitoring and may carry different duty treatment, so importers should confirm the physical form of their shipment before declaring a specific line.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | -- | $655K | +$655K |
| MEXICO | -- | $516K | +$516K |
| CANADA | $27K | $118K | +$90K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $24K | $66K | +$42K |
| QATAR | -- | $31K | +$31K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802201000 | UNCTD BASE PPR TO BE SNSTZED (PHOTO ETC) STRPS/RLL | $51K | 10.00% | $2K |
| 4802204040 | PPR/PBRD FOR PHOTO/HEAT/ELECTRO SENSITIVE NESOI | $7K | 35.00% | $2K |
| 4802202000 | UNCTD BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD FOR PHOTOGRPHY CUT | $0 | -- | -- |
UNCTD BASE PPR TO BE SNSTZED (PHOTO ETC) STRPS/RLL
PPR/PBRD FOR PHOTO/HEAT/ELECTRO SENSITIVE NESOI
UNCTD BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD FOR PHOTOGRPHY CUT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4802204000 | UNCTD PPR/PBRD FOR PHOTO/HEAT/ELECTRO SENSTV,NESOI | $1.2M |
| 4802201000 | UNCTD BASE PPR TO BE SNSTZED (PHOTO ETC) STRPS/RLL | $240K |
| 4802202000 | UNCTD BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD FOR PHOTOGRPHY CUT | $0 |
UNCTD PPR/PBRD FOR PHOTO/HEAT/ELECTRO SENSTV,NESOI
430.5K m2
UNCTD BASE PPR TO BE SNSTZED (PHOTO ETC) STRPS/RLL
103.2K m2
UNCTD BASIC PPR TO BE SENSITZD FOR PHOTOGRPHY CUT
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 Jersey | $11K | $695K | +$684K |
| Illinois | $5K | $285K | +$280K |
| Utah | -- | $149K | +$149K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $655K | +$655K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $336K | +$336K |
| YSLETA, TX | -- | $149K | +$149K |