HS code 481039: Kraft Paper and Paperboard
- Covers:
- Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 481013 (Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing…); 481014 (Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing…); 481019 (Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing…); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
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-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size : Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes : Other
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What 481039 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: 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-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size › Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 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-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 481013 Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — In rolls
- 481014 Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state
- 481019 Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — Other
- 481022 Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process — Lightweight coated paper
- 481029 Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process — Other
- 481031 Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes — Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing 150 g/m² or less
- 481032 Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes — Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing more than 150 g/m²
- 481092 Other paper and paperboard — Multi-ply
- 481099 Other paper and paperboard — Other
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 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-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 481039
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Common questions
- What is HS code 481039?
- 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-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size : Kraft paper…
- What duty rates apply to 481039?
- Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.
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