Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other (HS 481019)
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other (HS 481019) has 5,402 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Mar 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other is SAPPI NORTH AMERICA, with 1,140 shipments, followed by DAIEI PAPERS USA CORP and GPA SPECIALTY SUBSTRATE SOLUTIONS. The leading supplier is SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH, with 660 shipments, followed by SAPPI MAASTRICHT B V and KOKUSAI PULP AND PAPER CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and JAPAN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other (HS 481019), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SAPPI MAASTRICHT B V → SAPPI NORTH AMERICA with 458 shipments, followed by KOKUSAI PULP AND PAPER CO LTD → DAIEI PAPERS USA CORP (257) and SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH → PAPELERIA LOZANO HERMANOS S A (210).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAPPI NORTH AMERICA | 1,140 |
| DAIEI PAPERS USA CORP | 378 |
| GPA SPECIALTY SUBSTRATE SOLUTIONS | 243 |
| PAPELERIA LOZANO HERMANOS S A | 215 |
| CONDAT SAS C/O UNIS LLC | 187 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH | 660 |
| SAPPI MAASTRICHT B V | 511 |
| KOKUSAI PULP AND PAPER CO LTD | 349 |
| FEDRIGONI S P A | 305 |
| CONDAT SAS | 266 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 1,994 |
| JAPAN | 634 |
| ITALY | 533 |
| SPAIN | 478 |
| TAIWAN | 311 |
| GERMANY | 300 |
| NETHERLANDS | 220 |
| INDIA | 183 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 175 |
| FINLAND | 157 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,733 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 573 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 518 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 361 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 338 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 321 |
| MIAMI, FL | 244 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 231 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 177 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 167 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 481019 — Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other
Who imports Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other (HS 481019)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other include SAPPI NORTH AMERICA, DAIEI PAPERS USA CORP, GPA SPECIALTY SUBSTRATE SOLUTIONS, PAPELERIA LOZANO HERMANOS S A, and CONDAT SAS C/O UNIS LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other?
SAPPI NORTH AMERICA is the largest U.S. importer of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other (HS 481019), with 1,140 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other (HS 481019) to the U.S. include SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH, SAPPI MAASTRICHT B V, KOKUSAI PULP AND PAPER CO LTD, FEDRIGONI S P A, and CONDAT SAS.
How many U.S. shipments of Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other are there?
ImportDoor has 5,402 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481019, spanning Mar 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other imported from?
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, 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, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, JAPAN, and ITALY.
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