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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of wallcoverings (nesoi) and paper window transparencies (HS 481490) totaled $5.6M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Wallcoverings (NESOI) and Paper Window Transparencies paid $622K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $5.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWallcoverings not elsewhere specified — including those with textile, cork, or non-plastic decorative finishes — and paper window transparencies occupy this residual heading, serving niche segments of the interior design and architectural markets. The United Kingdom leads US import supply, followed by South Korea and China, a supplier mix that spans premium design-led products and cost-competitive volume production. Imports enter under 4814900200; correct classification depends on confirming the absence of a plastic decorative layer, which would redirect the product to heading 481420.
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This heading covers wallcoverings whose decorative surface is not a plastic layer — for example, those faced with textile fibers, natural materials like cork or grass cloth, or plain decorative paper finishes. Paper window transparencies, a distinct product used for decorative glazing, are also classified here.
Classification depends on the essential character and the nature of the face-side decoration. If the face side is covered with a textile material rather than plastics, the product would not qualify for 481420 and should be evaluated under 481490 or potentially a textile chapter heading. A licensed customs broker should review the construction details before filing.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.4M | $11K | -$1.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.0M | $212K | -$837K |
| CHINA | $1.0M | $3K | -$1.0M |
| JAPAN | $774K | -- | -$774K |
| CANADA | $61K | $660K | +$599K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4814900200 | WALLPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG NESOI; PPR WINDW TRANSPAREN | $5.6M | 11.29% | $622K |
WALLPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG NESOI; PPR WINDW TRANSPAREN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4814900200 | WALLPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG NESOI; PPR WINDW TRANSPAREN | $1.6M |
WALLPR/SIMLR WALLCVRNG NESOI; PPR WINDW TRANSPAREN
138.4K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $2.2M | $800K | -$1.4M |
| Pennsylvania | $333K | $388K | +$55K |
| Tennessee | $577K | $12K | -$565K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND, OH | $1.3M | $104K | -$1.2M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $529K | $601K | +$71K |