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481960Chapter 48

HS code 481960: Box Files

Covers:
Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose…
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 : Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like

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What 481960 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 › 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.
  • 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
  • 481950 Other packing containers, including record sleeves

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 481960

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 481960 →

Common questions

What is HS code 481960?
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 : Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar…
What duty rates apply to 481960?
Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.

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