HS Code 481920
6-digit classification for Folding Cartons, Boxes and Cases,…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like : Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of noncorrugated paper or paperboard
Also searched as: folding cartons, paperboard boxes, rigid boxes, setup boxes
Classification
How 481920 breaks down
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of noncorrugated paper or paperboard
Short answer
What HS code 481920 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 481920 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for folding cartons, boxes and cases, of…; often searched as folding cartons, paperboard boxes, rigid boxes. 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
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Decide
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Covered products
What products fall under HS code 481920?
Buyers sourcing folding cartons, boxes and cases, of… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 481920 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 481920
Published USITC HTS rates for folding cartons, boxes and cases, of… (481920), 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%
From the US national tariff line under 481920.
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 481920
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 481920 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 4819
Other HS codes under 4819
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like". If 481920 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 481920: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 481920 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 481920 averages about 0%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +25%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 25%. 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 481920?
HS code 481920 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like : Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of noncorrugated paper or paperboard". The first two digits (48) are the chapter — Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp — and digits 3-4 (4819) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 481920?
Common products classified under 481920 include folding cartons, paperboard boxes, rigid boxes, setup boxes and similar items matching folding cartons, boxes and cases, of…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 481920?
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 481920 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (481920) 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 481920 the same as HS code 481920?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 481920 covers the same "folding cartons, boxes and cases, of…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
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