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HS 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 4811 encompasses 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. It classifies 7 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 48 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 48

Heading

4811

Subheadings

7 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 4811

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
4811.10	Tarred, bituminized or asphalted paper and paperboard	48	View 4811.10 Package →
4811.41	Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard, Self-adhesive	48	View 4811.41 Package →
4811.49	Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard, Other	48	View 4811.49 Package →
4811.51	Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m²:	48	View 4811.51 Package →
4811.59	Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), Other	48	View 4811.59 Package →
4811.60	Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin, stearin, oil or glycerol	48	View 4811.60 Package →
4811.90	Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers	48	View 4811.90 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 4811

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 4811 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 4811 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 4811 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 4811?

HS Heading 4811 covers 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, grouping 7 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 4811?

Subheadings under Heading 4811 range from 4811.11 to 4811.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 4811?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 4811 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 4811?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 4811?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 4811?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 4811 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 4811?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 4811?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 4811?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.