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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of bleached paper & paperboard coated with plastics, over 150 g/m², in rolls or sheets (SITC 64171) totaled $33.6M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Bleached Paper & Paperboard Coated with Plastics, Over 150 g/m², in Rolls or Sheets paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $13.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBleached paper and paperboard coated or impregnated with plastics — but not with adhesives — and weighing more than 150 g/m² represents a heavyweight, high-brightness substrate used in premium packaging, liquid-packaging board, and laminated carton applications. The 150 g/m² weight threshold is a hard classification boundary that separates this heading from lighter plastic-coated grades. The absence of an adhesive layer is equally important: pressure-sensitive or self-adhesive coated boards are classified elsewhere, and misidentifying the coating type is a common source of classification disputes.
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SITC 64171 applies only to plastic-coated bleached paper and paperboard exceeding 150 g/m². Material at or below that weight falls under SITC 64172 (the NES plastic-coated category). Because duty rates can differ between these headings, accurate basis-weight certification from the mill — expressed in grams per square meter — is essential documentation for every shipment.
Plastic coatings in this heading are applied as a barrier or functional layer (e.g., polyethylene extrusion coating for moisture resistance) without adhesive properties. Self-adhesive or pressure-sensitive coated boards are classified under separate headings. Importers should obtain a technical data sheet from the manufacturer specifying the coating chemistry and confirming the absence of adhesive functionality.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $8.4M | $19.6M | +$11.2M |
| MEXICO | $11.6M | $5.9M | -$5.7M |
| GERMANY | $7.8M | $85K | -$7.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $7.2M | +$7.2M |
| JAPAN | $1.7M | $4.9M | +$3.2M |
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