U.S. imports of Bobbins, Spools, Cops & Similar Supports of Paper Pulp, Paper or Paperboard (SITC 64291) totaled $2.8M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Bobbins, Spools, Cops & Similar Supports of Paper Pulp, Paper or Paperboard paid $127K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bobbins, Spools, Cops & Similar Supports of Paper Pulp, Paper or Paperboard imports of $2.8M in August 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPaper and paperboard cores—including bobbins, spools, and cops—are essential industrial components used to wind textiles, films, foils, tapes, and other flexible materials during manufacturing and distribution. Their classification under SITC 64291 reflects their paper-pulp or paperboard construction, distinguishing them from plastic or metal winding supports. Wall thickness, core diameter, and crush strength are the primary engineering specifications that determine suitability for high-speed winding applications.
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SITC 64291 applies specifically to supports constructed of paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. Cores made primarily of plastic are classified under plastics headings, and composite cores—combining paper and plastic or metal—are classified according to the material that imparts their essential character. Importers of composite cores should have a customs broker assess the construction before entry.
Key specifications include inside diameter (ID), outside diameter (OD), wall thickness, length, and radial crush strength (RCS). For high-speed textile or film winding, dynamic balance and moisture resistance are also specified. Buyers in the film and foil industries often require cores certified to tighter dimensional tolerances than those used in general packaging applications.
Basic heading 488 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 64291 · $2.8M of $27.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.7M of Bobbins, Spools, Cops & Similar Supports of Paper Pulp, Paper or Paperboard and exported $23.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together supply 70% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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