Paper — HTS 4811
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
Chapter 48 › Heading 4811
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 4811 is a 4-digit product category for paper-based materials that have been coated, impregnated, covered, colored on the surface, decorated, or printed. It includes paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding, and webs of cellulose fibers presented in rolls or rectangular sheets of any size. The heading generally does not cover products that belong in headings 4803, 4809, or 4810, so those exclusions must be checked first.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product’s underlying material and physical form, then determine the treatment applied to it and its intended type or use where the tariff structure requires that distinction. Subheadings may separate products by features such as paperboard versus paper, coated or impregnated material, wall-covering-type products, adhesive or decorative products, or other specified categories. Confirm the complete 8-digit description in the current HTSUS and use the product’s technical specifications rather than its marketing name.
What to check
- Check whether the item is actually paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding, or a web of cellulose fibers, and record its composition.
- Confirm that it is in rolls or rectangular sheets and document dimensions, basis weight, coating, backing, and surface treatment.
- Review headings 4803, 4809, and 4810 before using 4811, because the exclusions can change the classification.
- Identify whether the tariff description depends on the material, coating or impregnation, printing or decoration, construction, or intended type of product.
- Compare the full 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and relevant section, chapter, and heading notes; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the facts fit more than one code.
HTS heading 4811 summary
Paper is a 4-digit product category containing 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 4811.10 | Tarred, bituminized or asphalted paper and paperboard |
| 4811.60 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin, stearin, oil or glycerol |
| 4811.90 | Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4811?
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. 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.