# United States tariff lines under HS 4802.54

> The United States tariff splits HS 4802.54 (other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres: Weighing less than 40 g/m2) into 5 national lines: 4802.54.10.00 (writing paper), 4802.54.20.00 (india and bible paper), 4802.54.31.00 (other), 4802.54.50.00 (basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography) and 1 other. Every United States line under 4802.54 is free of general (MFN) duty.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/480254
Last updated: 9 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) / [Chapter 48](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/48) / [4802.54](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/480254)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [4802.54](https://border.bot/hs-codes/480254)
- Duty (MFN): Free
- National lines: 5
- Tariff: [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states)
- Chapter: 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

## United States lines under 4802.54

The United States tariff splits HS 4802.54 (other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres: Weighing less than 40 g/m2) into 5 national lines: 4802.54.10.00 (writing paper), 4802.54.20.00 (india and bible paper), 4802.54.31.00 (other), 4802.54.50.00 (basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography) and 1 other.

Every United States line under 4802.54 is free of general (MFN) duty.

- [4802.54.10.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4802541000) Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers, Weighing less than 40 g/m², In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state, Writing paper. Duty (MFN): free
- [4802.54.20.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4802542000) Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers, Weighing less than 40 g/m², In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state, India and bible paper. Duty (MFN): free
- [4802.54.31.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4802543100) Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers, Weighing less than 40 g/m², In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state, Other. Duty (MFN): free
- [4802.54.50.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4802545000) Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers, Weighing less than 40 g/m², Other, Basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography. Duty (MFN): free
- [4802.54.61.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4802546100) Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers, Weighing less than 40 g/m², Other, Other. Duty (MFN): free

## In other countries

No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under 4802.54 yet.

- [The Harmonized System text for 4802.54](https://border.bot/hs-codes/480254)

- Previous subheading: [4802.40](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/480240) Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard
- Next subheading: [4802.55](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/480255) Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in rolls

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the United States tariff have under HS 4802.54?

The United States tariff splits HS 4802.54 (other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres: Weighing less than 40 g/m2) into 5 national lines: 4802.54.10.00 (writing paper), 4802.54.20.00 (india and bible paper), 4802.54.31.00 (other), 4802.54.50.00 (basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography) and 1 other.

### What is the duty on HS 4802.54 in the United States?

Every United States line under 4802.54 is free of general (MFN) duty.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 9 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/480254.json