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

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Heading 4811 covers paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers that are coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular sheets, other than goods of heading 4803, 4809 or 4810. It is split first by the coating or treatment, such as tarred, gummed or adhesive, plastics, wax or other, and then by factors such as bleaching, weight, thickness and roll or sheet size. All lines shown in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Self-adhesive label paper in rolls or sheets
Gummed or adhesive paper tape stock
Tarred or bituminized building paper
Plastic-coated folding carton stock
Base stock for milk cartons and beverage containers
Waxed or paraffin-coated paper
Direct thermal coated paper
Gift wrap paper other than tissue

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the coating or treatment: tarred or bituminized, gummed or adhesive, plastics, wax or other.
For plastic-coated paper, check whether it is bleached and whether it weighs more than 150 g/m2.
For certain plastic-coated bleached paper over 150 g/m2, check whether it is 0.3 mm or more in thickness.
Check size: strips or rolls over 15 cm wide, or rectangular sheets with one side over 36 cm and the other over 15 cm unfolded, versus other.
Check any listed end use, such as milk carton base stock, folding carton stock, gift wrap or direct thermal coated paper.

Often confused with

Paper coated only with kaolin or other inorganic substances
Heading 4811 excludes goods of heading 4810.
Heading 4810
Carbon paper or self-copy paper in rolls or sheets
Heading 4811 excludes goods of heading 4809.
Heading 4809
Toilet paper or household sanitary paper cut to size or in rolls up to 36 cm wide
Household and sanitary paper products are classified in heading 4818.
Heading 4818
Cut-to-shape paper labels, printed or not printed
Labels are classified in heading 4821, while label stock in rolls or sheets remains in heading 4811.
Heading 4821

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for self-adhesive paper in rolls?

Self-adhesive paper in strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm falls under 4811.41.10.00, general (MFN) rate Free; other self-adhesive paper in strips or rolls falls under 4811.41.21.00, general (MFN) rate Free.

What is the duty on plastic-coated folding carton stock?

Bleached plastic-coated folding carton stock over 150 g/m2 that meets the size and 0.3 mm thickness terms is 4811.51.20.20, general (MFN) rate Free; other plastic-coated folding carton stock in qualifying strips or rolls or large sheets is 4811.59.40.20, general (MFN) rate Free.

How do I classify direct thermal coated paper?

Direct thermal coated paper in qualifying strips, rolls or large sheets that weighs over 30 g/m2 is listed at 4811.90.80.30, general (MFN) rate Free; other direct thermal coated paper is listed at 4811.90.90.30, general (MFN) rate Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.