U.S. imports of Other Paperboard Containers (NAICS 322219) totaled $82.2M in August 2026, imported from 64 countries.
Importers of Other Paperboard Containers paid $11.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Paperboard Containers imports of $82.2M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $71.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPaperboard containers not classified elsewhere—such as folding cartons, set-up boxes, and specialty packaging—serve as primary and secondary packaging across food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods supply chains. Importers should distinguish these from corrugated fiberboard boxes and from composite cans, as classification differences affect applicable duty rates and trade-remedy exposure. Sourcing decisions often hinge on print quality, structural grade, and whether the container arrives flat or pre-erected, all of which can affect classification.
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6.0K import shipments a month
Corrugated fiberboard boxes are classified separately based on their fluted construction. 'Other paperboard containers' under NAICS 322219 typically include folding cartons, set-up boxes, and rigid paperboard packaging that lack the corrugated medium layer. The key distinction is the substrate construction and whether the container is formed from solid or laminated paperboard rather than corrugated board.
Yes. Flat-packed (knocked-down) cartons and fully erected containers may be assessed differently depending on their presentation and end-use. Importers should confirm with a licensed customs broker whether the shipment's form affects the applicable HTS classification and duty treatment, particularly for large-volume orders where reclassification risk is material.
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National industry 322219 · $82.2M of $272.7M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 37.3% duty; Canada 6.3%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3222 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$82.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$28.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $860.0M of Other Paperboard Containers and exported $331.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.