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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of miscellaneous articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard & cellulose (nes) (SITC 64299) totaled $85.4M in April 2026, traded with 67 countries.
Importers of Miscellaneous Articles of Paper Pulp, Paper, Paperboard & Cellulose (NES) paid $6.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $47.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA residual catch-all for paper-based articles not elsewhere specified, this heading captures a wide range of converted paper and paperboard goods — from molded pulp packaging inserts to cellulose fiber specialty items — that do not fit more specific headings. Because the heading is defined by exclusion, correct classification requires systematically ruling out more specific SITC categories, making thorough product documentation essential. The diversity of articles covered means duty rates and any applicable trade-remedy exposure vary considerably by the specific HTS subheading assigned at the 10-digit level.
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CBP typically looks for technical specifications describing the article's material composition (pulp versus paperboard versus cellulose wadding), manufacturing process, and intended end-use. A binding ruling request can provide certainty for novel or composite products, and a licensed customs broker can help identify whether a more specific heading applies before importation.
When a paper or paperboard article incorporates other materials (plastics, metals, textiles), classification follows the essential character rule or specific GRI notes. The paper or cellulose component must predominate in terms of function or value for the article to remain in this heading; otherwise, the non-paper component may govern classification into a different chapter entirely.
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