Home › Chapter 48 › Heading 4819

HS Heading 4819 : Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 4819 encompasses cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like. It classifies 6 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 48 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 48

Heading

4819

Subheadings

6 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 4819

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
4819.10	Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard	48	View 4819.10 Package →
4819.20	Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard	48	View 4819.20 Package →
4819.30	Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more	48	View 4819.30 Package →
4819.40	Other sacks and bags, including cones	48	View 4819.40 Package →
4819.50	Other packing containers, including record sleeves	48	View 4819.50 Package →
4819.60	Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like	48	View 4819.60 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 4819

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 4819 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 4819 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 4819 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 4819?

HS Heading 4819 covers Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like, grouping 6 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 4819?

Subheadings under Heading 4819 range from 4819.11 to 4819.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 4819?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 4819 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 4819?

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 4819?

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

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 4819?

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

Can goods under Heading 4819 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 4819?

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 4819?

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 4819?

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