HTS Code · Chapter 48 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

4802.56.40.00Paper and paperboard

Also written 4802564000 and 4802.56.4000

HTS Code 4802.56.40.00 covers any article best defined as Pulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard; Paper and Paperboard and Articles ThereofPaper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboardUncoated 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:Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers:Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state:With one side exceeding 360 mm and the other side exceeding 150 mm in the unfolded state:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 4802.56.40.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 4802.56.40.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 37.5%; $3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 37.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $13,797.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 4802.56.40.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: Free
Special Rate of Duty: —
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 11.5%
Units of Quantity: kg

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China37.5%
Mexico10%
Canada10%
Vietnam12.5%
Germany10%

AD/CVD Cases

Antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations whose scope lists 4802.56.40.00 or a related code. They apply only to goods from the countries named, and only if the product fits the scope's description.

Certain Uncoated PaperFrom Australia, Brazil, China and 2 moreScope in the Federal Register

Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 4802.56.40.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China

37.5%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Mexico, Canada and 11 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	Free	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	37.5%
Mexico	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	10%0% with USMCA
Canada	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	12.5%
Germany	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.76	10%
India	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	10%
Ireland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	12.5%
Malaysia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	10%
United Kingdom	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	10%
France	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	10%
Brazil	Free	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	37.5%
Bangladesh	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	10%
Cambodia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	10%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 4802.56.40.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $56M of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00), down 15% on 2024, mostly from Canada (45%), Thailand (32%) and Finland (16%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Canada	$25M	45%	10%	10%0% with USMCA
Thailand	$18M	32%	22%	12.5%
Finland	$9M	16%	16%	10%
Argentina	$2M	3%	97%	10%
Mexico	$924K	2%	60%	10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	$317K	1%	New	12.5%
Dominican Republic	$246K	0%	New	12.5%
India	$220K	0%	56%	10%
Austria	$197K	0%	15%	10%
Taiwan	$153K	0%	125%	10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 4802.56.40.00.

Section 10 NotesPulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard; Paper and Paperboard and Articles Thereof Chapter 48 NotesPaper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

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What does HTS code 4802.56.40.00 cover?

HTS code 4802.56.40.00 covers paper and paperboard (Other), classified under Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 4802.56.40.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 4802.56.40.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 11.5%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paper and paperboard (HTS 4802.56.40.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 4802.56.40.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $56M of paper and paperboard under HTS 4802.56.40.00, mostly from Canada (45%), Thailand (32%) and Finland (16%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 4802.56.40.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 4802.56.40.00 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

Do antidumping or countervailing duties apply to HTS 4802.56.40.00?

They may. Antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases whose scope lists HTS 4802.56.40.00 or a related code cover certain uncoated paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and 1 other country. A case applies only to goods from the countries it names that fit the scope's written description, and its duty is on top of the regular duty. With a free HTS Hero account, the duty calculator checks the cases and new petitions that may cover your import and shows the deposit rates Commerce set and the companies named.

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