HS Code 4801.00: Newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by

What HS code 4801.00 covers

HS code 4801.00 classifies newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets. It is a subheading of heading 4801 (Newsprint, in rolls or sheets), in chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard), section X of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.

Classification path

Section X

Chapter 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard

Heading 4801 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets

Subheading 4801.00 Newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets

Import duty for 4801.00

United States Free

Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.

Source: HTSUS / CBP

European Union Look up in TARIC

Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.

Source: TARIC

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Confirm the code for your exact product

A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 4801.00 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.

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