HS code for cardboard shipping boxes

HS code

4819.10

US HTS code

4819.10.00

US general duty

Free

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Cartons and boxes of corrugated paper or board are 4819.10.

US tariff lines under 4819.10

US HTS code	Description	General duty
4819.10.00	Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 4819.10.00.20 — Sanitary food and beverage containers 4819.10.00.40 — Other	Free

Import duty on cardboard shipping boxes by country

Import into the US

Free

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Import into the UK

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Import into the EU

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for cardboard shipping boxes?

The international HS code for cardboard shipping boxes is 4819.10. Cartons and boxes of corrugated paper or board are 4819.10.

Q2What is the US import duty on cardboard shipping boxes?

Under HTS 4819.10.00, the US general duty rate is Free. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for cardboard shipping boxes?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 4819.10 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (4819.10) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.