HS Code 481029
6-digit classification for Paper and Paperboard of A Kind…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size : Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : Other
Also searched as: coated mechanical paper, SC paper, supercalendered paper, groundwood coated paper
Classification
How 481029 breaks down
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process
Short answer
What HS code 481029 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 481029 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for coated mechanical paper; often searched as coated mechanical paper, SC paper, supercalendered paper. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
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Covered products
What products fall under HS code 481029?
Buyers sourcing paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing,… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 481029 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 481029
Published USITC HTS rates for paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing,… (481029), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
0%
Average across 4 US national tariff lines under 481029.
Section 301 (China)
+25%
Covered lines under this code carry a Section 301 China surcharge.
Effective China-origin
≈25%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 481029
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 481029 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 4810
Other HS codes under 4810
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size". If 481029 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 481029: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 481029 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 481029 averages about 0%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +25%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 25% (averaged across 4 national tariff lines). This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 481029?
HS code 481029 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surfacecoloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size : Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : Other". The first two digits (48) are the chapter — Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp — and digits 3-4 (4810) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 481029?
Common products classified under 481029 include coated mechanical paper, SC paper, supercalendered paper, groundwood coated paper and similar items matching paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing,…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 481029?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 481029 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (481029) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 481029 the same as HS code 481029?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 481029 covers the same "paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing,…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
Chapter 48
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