U.S. imports of Vegetable Parchment Paper, Rolls or Sheets (HS 480610) totaled $7.4M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Vegetable Parchment Paper, Rolls or Sheets paid $750K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVegetable parchment paper is produced by passing unsized paper through a sulfuric acid bath, which gelatinizes the cellulose surface to create a dense, grease-resistant, and moisture-resistant sheet — a process that distinguishes it chemically from greaseproof or glassine papers. The entire heading enters under a single 10-digit line (4806100000), simplifying classification but placing the burden of proof on the manufacturing process when customs questions arise. France and Germany are the leading US import sources for this specialty grade, which is widely used in food-contact baking and wrapping applications.
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109 import shipments a month
Vegetable parchment (4806100000) achieves its grease resistance through an acid-gelatinization process applied to the paper web, fundamentally altering the cellulose structure. Greaseproof paper (heading 480620) achieves similar functional properties through mechanical refining of the pulp without acid treatment. Customs classification depends on the manufacturing process, not just the end-use performance, so mill process documentation is essential when the two grades are in dispute.
Vegetable parchment intended for direct food contact may be subject to FDA food-contact material regulations governing the substances used in its manufacture. While CBP handles tariff classification, importers should verify that the product complies with applicable FDA indirect food additive regulations and obtain supplier documentation confirming compliance before entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$236KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $79.6M of Vegetable Parchment Paper, Rolls or Sheets and exported $18.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
France and Greece together supply 94% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.20% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4806100000 | Vegetable Parchment Paper, In Rolls or Sheets | $7.4M | 10.20% | 99.43% | $750K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4806100000 | Vegetable Parchment Paper, In Rolls or Sheets | $236K |
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.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 4806
Subheading 480610 · $7.4M of $36.4M
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