HTS heading 4811 · Chapter 48
HTS 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of…
HTS heading 4811 covers 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. It has 24 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (24 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811.10 | Tarred, bituminized or asphalted paper and paperboard: | ||||
| 4811.10.11.00 | In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state[kg] | Free | 10% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.10.21.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 26.5% | Estimate → | |
| Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard: | |||||
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive: | ||||
| 4811.41.10.00 | In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state[kg] | Free | 40% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 4811.41.21.00 | In strips or rolls[kg] | Free | 40% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.41.30.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.49 | Other: | ||||
| 4811.49.10.00 | In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state[kg] | Free | 14% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 4811.49.21.00 | In strips or rolls[kg] | Free | 30% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.49.30.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives): | |||||
| 4811.51 | Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m²: | ||||
| In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state: | |||||
| 4811.51.20 | 0.3 mm or more in thickness | Free | 30% | ||
| 4811.51.20.10 | Base stock for milk cartons and other beverage containers[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 4811.51.20.20 | Folding carton stock[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.51.20.30 | Base stock for trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 4811.51.20.40 | Base stock for packaging[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.51.20.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.51.40.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 42% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.51.60.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.59 | Other: | ||||
| In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state: | |||||
| 4811.59.20.00 | Printing paper[kg] | Free | 37% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.59.40 | Other | Free | 25% | ||
| 4811.59.40.20 | Folding carton stock[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.59.40.40 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.59.60.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.60 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin, stearin, oil or glycerol: | ||||
| 4811.60.40.00 | In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state[kg] | Free | 17.5% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.60.60.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| 4811.90 | Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers: | ||||
| In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state: | |||||
| 4811.90.10.00 | Handmade paper[kg] | Free | 27% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 4811.90.20.00 | Wholly or partly covered with flock, gelatin, metal or metal solutions[kg] | Free | 22.5% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 4811.90.30.00 | Impregnated with latex[kg] | Free | 25% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 4811.90.40 | Weighing not over 15 g/m² | Free | 30% | ||
| 4811.90.40.10 | Tissue papers, in sheets[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.40.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.60 | Weighing over 15 g/m² but not over 30 g/m² | Free | 20% | ||
| 4811.90.60.10 | Tissue papers having a basis weight not exceeding 29 g/m², in sheets[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.60.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.80 | Weighing over 30 g/m² | Free | 18.5% | ||
| 4811.90.80.20 | Gift Wrap (other than tissue)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.80.30 | Direct thermal coated paper[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.80.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.90 | Other | Free | 35% | ||
| 4811.90.90.10 | Tissue papers having a basis weight not exceeding 29 g/m², in sheets[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.90.30 | Direct thermal coated paper[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.90.35 | Paper in sheets, lined or ruled, having a width of 152.4 to 360 mm inclusive and a length of 225.25 to 360 mm inclusive[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4811.90.90.80 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 4812.00.00.00 | Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → |
42 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 4811.10.11.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 4811?
Heading 4811 has 24 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (24 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 4811?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 4811?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.