Paper Products from 🇨🇦 Canada: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for paper products imported from Canada. Total 2025 imports: $5.7B.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Paper Products — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480261 | PAPER & PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED, OVER 10% BY WEIGHT MECHANICAL FIBERS, IN ROLLS | $614M | $672 |
| 481920 | FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES AND CASES, OF NON-CORRUGATED PAPER OR PAPERBOARD USED IN OFFICES, SHOPS, OR THE LIKE | $492M | $975K |
| 481820 | HANDKERCHIEFS, CLEANSING OR FACIAL TISSUES AND TOWELS, OF PAPER PULP, PAPER, CELLULOSE WADDING OR WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBERS | $435M | $3M |
| 481810 | TOILET PAPER | $383M | $512K |
| 480255 | PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, NESOI, NOT OVER 10% (WT.) OF FIBERS BY MECHANICAL PROCESS, WEIGHING 40 G/M2 BUT NOT OVER 150 G/M2, UNCOATED, ROLLS OR SHEETS | $286M | $13K |
| 481092 | PAPER AND PAPERBOARD (OTHER THAN KRAFT OR GRAPHIC), MULTI-PLY, CLAY COATED, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS | $245M | $49K |
| 481910 | CARTONS, BOXES AND CASES OF CORRUGATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD USED IN OFFICES, SHOPS, OR THE LIKE | $202M | $569K |
| 481022 | PAPER, LIGHT-WEIGHT COATED, USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, OVER 10% (WT.) MECHANICAL FIBERS, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS | $151M | $908 |
| 481940 | SACKS AND BAGS, NESOI, INCLUDING CONES, OF PAPER, PAPERBOARD, CELLULOSE WADDING OR WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBERS | $144M | $663K |
| 480256 | PAPER, UNCOATED, NOT OVER 10% BY WT MECHANICAL FIBERS,WEIGHING 40 G/M2 OR MORE BUT NOT OVER 150 G/M2, WITH SIDES>360 MMX150MM,INSHEETS | $141M | $2K |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on paper products?
Paper tariffs range from 0% to 5%. Printing paper (HTS 4802) is 0-2%, tissue paper (HTS 4818) is 0-6%, and corrugated containers (HTS 4819) are 0-3.4%. Newsprint (HTS 4801) enters duty-free.
Are there anti-dumping duties on paper from China?
Yes, AD/CVD orders exist on certain paper products from China including lined paper and thermal paper. Canadian softwood lumber duties also affect the cost of paper pulp sourced from Canada.
What HTS codes cover paper products?
Paper products span HTS Chapters 47 (pulp) and 48 (paper and paperboard). Key codes include 4801 (newsprint), 4802 (writing paper), 4810 (coated paper), 4818 (tissue/toilet paper), and 4819 (cartons/boxes).
What tariffs apply to paper products from Canada?
Paper Products imported from Canada are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for paper products from Canada?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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