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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of paper envelopes (SITC 64221) totaled $15.0M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Paper Envelopes paid $559K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPaper envelopes — including window envelopes, security-tint envelopes, and self-seal varieties — are a high-volume stationery commodity serving direct-mail, financial services, and general correspondence markets. Classification is straightforward for standard paper envelopes, but articles combining paper with substantial plastic windows or bubble-wrap lining may require a composite-goods analysis to confirm the correct heading. Demand patterns for this category are sensitive to shifts in direct-mail volume and digital communication adoption, making it a useful indicator of broader office-supply trade flows.
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Bubble mailers present a composite-goods classification question. When the paper outer shell is the dominant material by weight and function, classification as a paper envelope may be supported, but the substantial plastic bubble lining often shifts the essential character toward plastic packaging. A GRI 3 analysis and consultation with a licensed customs broker is recommended before importing these articles in volume.
Security-tint printing, diagonal interior patterns, and peel-and-seal adhesive strips are considered functional features of a paper envelope rather than separate components that change its classification. These envelopes remain classified as paper envelopes provided the base material is paper or paperboard and the article's primary function is correspondence containment.
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