HS code 481950: Cartons
- Covers:
- Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 481910 (Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or…); 481920 (Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of…); 481930 (Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of…); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like : Other packing containers, including record sleeves
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What 481950 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like › Other packing containers, including record sleeves.
This is the “other” line of heading 4819 (cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 481910 Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
- 481920 Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard
- 481930 Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more
- 481940 Other sacks and bags, including cones
- 481960 Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 4819 Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like: 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 481950
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 481950 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 481950?
- Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like : Other packing containers, including record sleeves
- What duty rates apply to 481950?
- Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.
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