HTS 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 4819 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 14 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in kg.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4819.10.00 | Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard | Free | |
| 4819.10.00.20 | Sanitary food and beverage containers | kg | |
| 4819.10.00.40 | Other | kg | |
| 4819.20.00 | Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard | Free | |
| 4819.20.00.20 | Sanitary food and beverage containers | kg | |
| 4819.20.00.40 | Other | kg | |
| 4819.30.00 | Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more | Free | |
| 4819.30.00.20 | Shipping sacks and multiwall bags, other than grocers' bags | kg | |
| 4819.30.00.40 | Other | kg | |
| 4819.40.00 | Other sacks and bags, including cones | Free | |
| 4819.40.00.20 | Shipping sacks and multiwall bags, other than grocers' bags | kg | |
| 4819.40.00.40 | Other | kg | |
| 4819.50 | Other packing containers, including record sleeves: | ||
| 4819.50.20.00 | Sanitary food and beverage containers | kg | Free |
| 4819.50.30.00 | Record sleeves | kg | Free |
| 4819.50.40 | Other | Free | |
| 4819.50.40.20 | Fiber drums, cans, tubes and similar containers | kg | |
| Other: | |||
| 4819.50.40.40 | Rigid boxes and cartons | kg | |
| 4819.50.40.60 | Other | kg | |
| 4819.60.00.00 | Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like | kg | Free |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 4819
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
FreightProof reads the invoice, packing list and bill of lading together, validates every HTS number and container, builds the MIDs and flags what does not match — in about two minutes.
Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.