SITCSection 6

Cigarette Paper, N.E.S. (Including Wide Rolls)

Name: Cigarette Paper, N.E.S. (Including Wide Rolls) (SITC 64155) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$5.3MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 64155

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SITCSection 6

Cigarette Paper, N.E.S. (Including Wide Rolls)

$5.3MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 64155

U.S. imports of cigarette paper, n.e.s. (including wide rolls) (SITC 64155) totaled $5.3M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.

Importers of Cigarette Paper, N.E.S. (Including Wide Rolls) paid $473K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cigarette Paper, N.E.S. (Including Wide Rolls) imports of $5.3M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Cigarette paper not elsewhere specified — including rolls exceeding 5 cm in width — occupies a distinct niche in the tobacco-products supply chain, serving both commercial cigarette manufacturers and roll-your-own markets. Classification hinges on whether the paper is cut to size or supplied in bulk rolls, as this affects both the applicable tariff line and downstream excise-tax treatment. Importers should confirm that the paper's porosity, basis weight, and burn characteristics meet the buyer's specification, since these technical parameters often drive sourcing decisions as much as price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 'cut to size' versus bulk-roll format affect the classification of cigarette paper under SITC 64155?

SITC 64155 covers both formats — cut-to-size booklets and rolls wider than 5 cm — but the corresponding HTS tariff lines may differ based on form and width. Importers should verify the exact dimensions and presentation with a licensed customs broker to ensure correct classification and avoid reclassification at the port of entry.

What technical specifications most commonly drive sourcing decisions for cigarette paper?

Porosity (air permeability), basis weight (grams per square meter), burn rate, and opacity are the primary technical parameters. Cigarette manufacturers often qualify suppliers against proprietary burn and taste profiles, making specification compliance as critical as price in supplier selection.

U.S. imports of cigarette paper, n.e.s. (including wide rolls) (SITC 64155) totaled $5.3M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.

Importers of Cigarette Paper, N.E.S. (Including Wide Rolls) paid $473K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cigarette Paper, N.E.S. (Including Wide Rolls) imports of $5.3M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Cigarette paper not elsewhere specified — including rolls exceeding 5 cm in width — occupies a distinct niche in the tobacco-products supply chain, serving both commercial cigarette manufacturers and roll-your-own markets. Classification hinges on whether the paper is cut to size or supplied in bulk rolls, as this affects both the applicable tariff line and downstream excise-tax treatment. Importers should confirm that the paper's porosity, basis weight, and burn characteristics meet the buyer's specification, since these technical parameters often drive sourcing decisions as much as price.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $5.3M; from 20 countries
Exports: $1.2M
Trade balance: Deficit of $4.1M; net importer

YTD $18.5M (April 2026) · 166 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
FINLAND	$2.1M	--	-$2.1M
MEXICO	$594K	$257K	-$337K
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	$265K	$539K	+$275K
FRANCE	$676K	--	-$676K
AUSTRIA	$666K	--	-$666K

FINLAND

Imports$2.1M

Exports--

Balance-$2.1M

MEXICO

Imports$594K

Exports$257K

Balance-$337K

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Imports$265K

Exports$539K

Balance+$275K

FRANCE

Imports$676K

Exports--

Balance-$676K

AUSTRIA

Imports$666K

Exports--

Balance-$666K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 'cut to size' versus bulk-roll format affect the classification of cigarette paper under SITC 64155?

SITC 64155 covers both formats — cut-to-size booklets and rolls wider than 5 cm — but the corresponding HTS tariff lines may differ based on form and width. Importers should verify the exact dimensions and presentation with a licensed customs broker to ensure correct classification and avoid reclassification at the port of entry.

What technical specifications most commonly drive sourcing decisions for cigarette paper?

Porosity (air permeability), basis weight (grams per square meter), burn rate, and opacity are the primary technical parameters. Cigarette manufacturers often qualify suppliers against proprietary burn and taste profiles, making specification compliance as critical as price in supplier selection.