Paper Products from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for paper products imported from China. Total 2025 imports: $2.1B.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481890 | BED SHEETS AND SIMILAR HOUSEHOLD OR HOSPITAL ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, PAPER, CELLULOSE WADDING OR WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBERS, NESOI | $383M | $96M |
| 340119 | SOAP AND ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE PRODUCTS IN BARS OR OTHER SHAPES AND PAPER, WADDING ETC. CONTAINING SOAP OR DETERGENT, FOR OTHER THAN TOILET USE | $172M | $39M |
| 482010 | REGISTERS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, NOTEBOOKS, ORDER BOOKS, RECEIPT BOOKS, LETTER PADS, MEMORANDUM PADS, DIARIES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD | $149M | $67M |
| 481950 | PACKING CONTAINERS, NESOI, INCLUDING RECORD SLEEVES, OF PAPER, PAPERBOARD, CELLULOSE WADDING OR WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBERS | $123M | $59M |
| 481920 | FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES AND CASES, OF NON-CORRUGATED PAPER OR PAPERBOARD USED IN OFFICES, SHOPS, OR THE LIKE | $122M | $58M |
| 481940 | SACKS AND BAGS, NESOI, INCLUDING CONES, OF PAPER, PAPERBOARD, CELLULOSE WADDING OR WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBERS | $119M | $54M |
| 482390 | ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, PAPER, PAPERBOARD, CELLULOSE WADDING OR WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBERS, NESOI | $113M | $50M |
| 482369 | TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS AND THE LIKE, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD, NES | $104M | $45M |
| 482370 | MOLDED OR PRESSED ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP | $103M | $37M |
| 481910 | CARTONS, BOXES AND CASES OF CORRUGATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD USED IN OFFICES, SHOPS, OR THE LIKE | $101M | $47M |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
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 China?
Paper Products imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, 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 China?
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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