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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of plastic-coated or embossed paper wallcoverings (HS 481420) totaled $3.8M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Plastic-Coated or Embossed Paper Wallcoverings paid $372K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $3.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWallpaper and similar wallcoverings with a plastic decorative layer — whether grained, embossed, or otherwise surface-decorated — serve the residential and commercial interior design markets as a durable, washable alternative to plain paper wallcoverings. The United Kingdom and China are the leading US import sources under this heading, with Italy and Belgium also notable suppliers, reflecting both heritage design houses and high-volume manufacturing. All imports enter under 4814200000; the plastic-coating requirement is the key technical distinction from the residual wallcovering heading 481490.
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Heading 481420 requires that the paper substrate be coated or covered on its face side with a grained, embossed, or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. Wallcoverings lacking a plastic surface layer — such as those with textile, cork, or other non-plastic decorative finishes — would fall under the NESOI provision at 481490.
Imported wallcoverings must comply with US Customs country-of-origin marking requirements. Additionally, products sold at retail may need to meet flammability standards under applicable CPSC regulations. Importers should verify that commercial invoices and packaging accurately reflect the plastic-coating construction to support correct classification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.6M | $92K | -$1.5M |
| CANADA | $8K | $896K | +$888K |
| ITALY | $503K | $181K | -$322K |
| CHINA | $408K | $14K | -$395K |
| BELGIUM | $257K | $96K | -$161K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4814200000 | WALLPPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG OF PPR COATED ETC PLASTICS | $3.8M | 9.85% | $372K |
WALLPPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG OF PPR COATED ETC PLASTICS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4814200000 | WALLPPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG OF PPR COATED ETC PLASTICS | $2.3M |
WALLPPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG OF PPR COATED ETC PLASTICS
211.9K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $602K | $433K | -$169K |
| Tennessee | $795K | -- | -$795K |
| California | $440K | $95K | -$346K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1.1M | $95K | -$1.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $732K | $10K | -$721K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $231K | $242K | +$11K |