HTS Chapter 48 — Paper and Paperboard Tariff Rates (2026)

Covers paper and paperboard products including newsprint, kraft paper, corrugated board, tissue paper, filter paper, and packaging cartons.

Rate Overview

0.5%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 48

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
4801	Newsprint	Free	N/A	N/A
4802	Uncoated writing or printing paper	Free	N/A	N/A
4810	Coated paper and paperboard	Free	N/A	25%
4811	Paper, coated or impregnated	Free	N/A	25%
4819	Cartons, boxes, and bags of paper	Free	N/A	25%
4820	Registers, notebooks, and stationery	Free	N/A	25%
4823	Other articles of paper and paperboard	Free	N/A	25%
4805	Other uncoated paper and paperboard	Free	N/A	N/A
4818	Toilet paper, tissues, towels, and napkins	Free	N/A	25%

Common Products

Printing paperCorrugated boxesTissue paperKraft paperNewsprintFilter paperCoated paperPaper bagsWallpaper

Chapter 48 of the HTS — Paper and Paperboard — is among the most tariff-impacted categories in US trade. Covers paper and paperboard products including newsprint, kraft paper, corrugated board, tissue paper, filter paper, and packaging cartons. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 0.5%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Printing paper, Corrugated boxes, Tissue paper, Kraft paper, Newsprint, Filter paper, Coated paper, Paper bags, Wallpaper. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 47, Chapter 49, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 48 (Paper and Paperboard)?

The average MFN duty rate for paper and paperboard is 0.5%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 48?

Chapter 48 covers paper and paperboard, including Printing paper, Corrugated boxes, Tissue paper, Kraft paper, Newsprint. Related chapters include Chapter 47, Chapter 49.

Are paper and paperboard subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.