HTS Chapter 48

Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

80 HTS codes in this chapter

Paper, paperboard, and publications

Chapters 47 through 49 cover wood pulp, recovered paper and paperboard, paper and paperboard in all forms, and printed products (books, newspapers, prints). Books and educational publications enjoy duty-free status in most countries under the UNESCO Florence Agreement. For industrial paper and paperboard, classification depends on basis weight, surface finish, fiber composition, and form of presentation. Mexico is a net importer of printing and packaging paper, with duties ranging from 0% to 15%.

Key Regulations

All HTS codes — Chapter 48

4819.10.0040

Corrugated cardboard boxes

Duty: Free

4823.90.8600

Other articles of paper and paperboard

Duty: Free

4801.00.0020

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets

Duty: Free

4802.55.2020

Uncoated paper, 40 g/m2 or more, in rolls

Duty: Free

4805.11.0020

Semi-chemical fluting paper (corrugating medium)

Duty: Free

4808.10.0020

Corrugated paper and paperboard

Duty: Free

4810.13.2020

Coated paper and paperboard, in rolls, over 150 g/m2

Duty: Free

4811.41.2020

Self-adhesive paper and paperboard

Duty: Free

4818.10.0020

Toilet paper, in rolls or sheets

Duty: Free

4818.20.0020

Paper handkerchiefs, facial tissues and towels

Duty: Free

4819.20.0020

Folding cartons and boxes of non-corrugated paper

Duty: Free

4820.10.2020

Notebooks, registers, account books and similar

Duty: Free

4821.10.2020

Printed self-adhesive labels of paper

Duty: Free

4802.56.2020

Uncoated paper, 40 g/m2+, sheets, one side not exceeding 435 mm

Duty: Free

4801.00.0040

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, standard weight

Duty: Free-6.5%

4802.55.2040

Uncoated paper, weighing 40-150 g/m2, for printing and writing

Duty: Free-6.5%

4810.13.2040

Coated paper, light weight coated (LWC), for magazine printing

Duty: Free-6.5%

4811.41.2040

Self-adhesive paper, labels, stickers, in rolls or sheets

Duty: Free-6.5%

4818.10.0040

Toilet paper, tissue paper, in rolls or sheets

Duty: Free-6.5%

4818.20.0040

Paper towels, kitchen rolls, of cellulose wadding

Duty: Free-6.5%

4818.30.0020

Tablecloths and serviettes (napkins), of paper

Duty: Free-6.5%

4819.10.0060

Cartons, boxes of corrugated paper or paperboard, shipping boxes

Duty: Free-6.5%

4819.20.0040

Folding cartons, boxes of non-corrugated paperboard, for retail packaging

Duty: Free-6.5%

4805.19.0020

Semi-chemical fluting paper, for corrugated board manufacturing

Duty: Free-6.5%

4808.40.0020

Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, for packaging cushioning

Duty: Free-6.5%

4823.69.0020

Trays, dishes, plates of paper or paperboard, disposable

Duty: Free-6.5%

4823.61.0020

Trays, dishes, plates of bamboo paper, for food service

Duty: Free-6.5%

4820.10.2040

Registers, account books, notebooks and diaries of paper

Duty: Free-6.5%

4821.10.2040

Paper or paperboard labels, printed, for products and shipping

Duty: Free-6.5%

4803.00.2020

Toilet or facial tissue stock, in bulk rolls

Duty: Free

4804.11.0020

Unbleached kraft liner paper, in rolls

Duty: Free

4806.20.0020

Greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets

Duty: Free

4811.51.2020

Paper coated with plastics, bleached, over 150 g/m2

Duty: Free

4817.10.0020

Envelopes of paper or paperboard

Duty: Free

4818.40.2020

Sanitary towels and diapers of paper

Duty: Free

4819.30.0020

Paper sacks and bags, base width 40 cm or more

Duty: Free

4801.00.0010

Newsprint in rolls or sheets

Duty: Free

4802.10.0010

Handmade paper

Duty: Free

4802.54.0010

Other uncoated paper under 40 g/m2

Duty: Free

4802.55.0010

Other uncoated paper 40+ g/m2

Duty: Free

4802.56.0010

Uncoated paper 40-150 g/m2 rolls

Duty: Free

4802.57.0010

Uncoated paper 40-150 g/m2 sheets

Duty: Free

4805.11.0010

Semi-chemical fluting paper

Duty: Free

4805.19.0010

Other corrugating medium

Duty: Free

4808.10.0010

Corrugated paper and paperboard

Duty: Free

4810.13.0010

Coated paper in rolls

Duty: Free

4810.19.0010

Other coated paper

Duty: Free

4818.10.0010

Toilet paper

Duty: Free

4818.20.0010

Paper handkerchiefs and tissues

Duty: Free

4819.10.0010

Corrugated boxes

Duty: Free

4819.20.0010

Folding cartons

Duty: Free

4852.72

Paper and paperboard - specific type 5272

Duty: 15%

4866.19

Paper and paperboard - specific type 6619

Duty: 6.5%

4814.98

Paper and paperboard - specific type 1498

Duty: 20%

4804.32

Paper and paperboard - specific type 0432

Duty: Free

4835.68

Paper and paperboard - specific type 3568

Duty: 10%

4895.58

Paper and paperboard - specific type 9558

Duty: 8%

4843.91

Paper - type 4391

Duty: 5%

4830.25

Paper - type 3025

Duty: 2.5%

4813.81

Paper - type 1381

Duty: 2.5%

4863.32

Paper - type 6332

Duty: 15%

4871.69

Paper - type 7169

Duty: 12%

4879.95

Paper - type 7995

Duty: 12%

4877.12

Paper - type 7712

Duty: 12%

4841.21

Paper - type 4121

Duty: 8%

4814.40

Paper - type 1440

Duty: 6.5%

4864.37

Paper - type 6437

Duty: 8%

4863.67

Paper - type 6367

Duty: 7.5%

4872.78

Paper - type 7278

Duty: 2.5%

4884.79

Paper - type 8479

Duty: 12%

4843.56

Paper - type 4356

Duty: 12%

4833.25

Paper - type 3325

Duty: 10%

4865.86

Paper - type 6586

Duty: 15%

4870.98

Paper - type 7098

Duty: 20%

4851.21

Paper - type 5121

Duty: 2.5%

4874.94

Paper and Paperboard - type 7494

Duty: 15%

4815.69

Paper and Paperboard - type 1569

Duty: 7%

4847.89

Paper and Paperboard - type 4789

Duty: 6.5%

4881.69

Paper and Paperboard - type 8169

Duty: 5%

4877.19

Paper and Paperboard - type 7719

Duty: 20%

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