Uncoated paper and paperboard — HTS 4802
Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard
Chapter 48 › Heading 4802
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4802 is a broad product category for uncoated paper and paperboard used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes. It also covers certain non-perforated punch-card and punch-tape paper, when presented in rolls or rectangular or square sheets of any size. The heading excludes paper of heading 4801 or 4803 and also identifies hand-made paper and paperboard within the category.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 4802. Then narrow it by the paper’s objective characteristics, such as whether it is paper or paperboard, its material composition, manufacturing type, surface or intended-use category, and whether it is supplied in rolls or sheets. Classification can also depend on technical specifications such as weight, dimensions, or fiber content. Review the relevant 6-digit and 8-digit descriptions, legal notes, and any statistical suffix requirements; a customs broker may be needed for close cases.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is uncoated and intended for writing, printing, or another graphic purpose.
- Check whether the goods are rolls or rectangular or square sheets, and record their dimensions and weight.
- Identify the fiber or material composition and whether the goods are hand-made, paperboard, punch-card paper, or punch-tape paper.
- Compare the product’s specifications with every 8-digit option under heading 4802, including any applicable unit-of-measure instructions.
- Keep a product data sheet, supplier specifications, samples, and photos, and obtain broker or customs guidance if two classifications appear plausible.
HTS heading 4802 summary
Uncoated paper and paperboard is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4802.20 | Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802.10.00.00 👉 | Handmade paper and paperboard | Free | — | 17.5% |
| 4802.40.00.00 👉 | Wallpaper base (hanging paper) | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4802?
Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.