CHAPTER 48
Paper and Paperboard
Section X of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule. 22 headings.
Headings in this chapter
4801
Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
4802
Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard:
4803
Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-colored, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets:
4804
Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading 4802 or 4803:
4805
Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter:
4806
Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets:
4807
Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets:
4808
Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803:
4809
Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets:
4810
Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size:
4811
Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810:
4812
Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp
4813
Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes:
4814
Wallpaper and similar wallcoverings; window transparencies of paper:
4816
Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes:
4817
Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery:
4818
Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers:
4819
Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like:
4820
Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers (including cover boards and book jackets) of paper or paperboard:
4821
Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed:
4822
Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened):
4823
Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers:
Recent CBP rulings in Chapter 48
N361765
June 9, 2026
The tariff classification of molded paper pulp packaging inserts from China
N361363
May 28, 2026
The tariff classification of printed tissue paper from Vietnam
N361364
May 28, 2026
The tariff classification of printed tissue paper from Vietnam
N360694
May 5, 2026
The tariff classification of cardboard boxes and molded fiber tray inserts from China
N360600
April 29, 2026
The tariff classification of a paperboard model kit, a packaging box, and a door hanger kit from China
N359901
April 17, 2026
The tariff classification of note cards with envelopes from China & Vietnam
N359801
April 14, 2026
The tariff classification of notebooks from China
N359904
April 7, 2026
The tariff classification of paper labels from China and Vietnam
N359293
March 17, 2026
The tariff classification of a folding paperboard box from China
N359226
March 17, 2026
The tariff classification of a Charcolite paper hair foils from Brazil
N358829
March 13, 2026
The tariff classification of a book, notebook, printed trade material, envelopes, printed sketches, magnifying glass, bookmark, and a decorative non-corrugated paperboard box from China
N359133
March 11, 2026
The tariff classification of paperboard bulletin board borders from Vietnam
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