HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4804.42 – Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets
HS code 4804.42 is the 6-digit subheading for kraft paper and paperboard, uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets. It is used for bleached kraft linerboard, bleached kraft folding boxboard, bleached kraft sack paper, bleached kraft release liner base and bleached kraft label stock.
What HS 4804.42 covers
This code covers a specific type of bleached kraft paper and paperboard, characterized by its uniform bleaching, high chemical wood fibre content (over 95%), and a medium basis weight (150-225 g/m²). In international trade, this material is highly valued for its strength, brightness, and printability, making it a staple for various packaging and graphic applications. Major importers include countries with robust manufacturing sectors that require high-quality packaging materials, such as Germany, the USA, China, and Japan. Exporters are typically nations with significant forest resources and advanced pulp and paper industries, like Sweden, Finland, Canada, and Brazil. Key things to know include the importance of fibre source sustainability (relevant to EUDR/EUTR), the impact of pulp prices on the final product cost, and the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Its uniform bleaching ensures consistent aesthetic quality, crucial for consumer-facing products. The trade in this commodity is influenced by global economic growth, e-commerce expansion, and environmental regulations pushing for recyclable and biodegradable materials.
- Covers
- Bleached kraft linerboard
- Bleached kraft folding boxboard
- Bleached kraft sack paper
- Bleached kraft release liner base
- Bleached kraft label stock
- Bleached kraft cup stock
- Bleached kraft carrier board
- Examples
- Stora Enso Natura
- BillerudKorsnäs White Top Kraftliner
- Mondi Advantage White
- International Paper Accent Opaque
- Sappi Algro Design
Codes often confused with 4804.42
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 480449 (other uncoated kraft paper in the same weight range) if the bleaching or fibre content specifications are not met, or with 480452 if the basis weight is 225g/m² or more.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 480442, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480442 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 64% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $145M 70% of world exports
- 2 Finland $20M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Canada $17M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $134M 64% of world imports
- 2 United States $17M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $7.1M 3.4% of world imports
World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4804.42
Brazil does not split HS 4804.42: its NCM code is 4804.42.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about HS 4804.42
What is HS code 480442?
HS code 480442 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets. This code covers a specific type of bleached kraft paper and paperboard, characterized by its uniform bleaching, high chemical wood fibre content (over 95%), and a medium basis weight (150-225 g/m²). In international trade, this material is highly valued for its strength, brightness, and printability, making it a staple for various packaging and graphic applications. Major importers include countries with robust manufacturing sectors that require high-quality packaging materials, such as Germany, the USA, China, and Japan. Exporters are typically nations with significant forest resources and advanced pulp and paper industries, like Sweden, Finland, Canada, and Brazil. Key things to know include the importance of fibre source sustainability (relevant to EUDR/EUTR), the impact of pulp prices on the final product cost, and the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Its uniform bleaching ensures consistent aesthetic quality, crucial for consumer-facing products. The trade in this commodity is influenced by global economic growth, e-commerce expansion, and environmental regulations pushing for recyclable and biodegradable materials.
What products fall under HS code 480442?
Bleached kraft linerboard, bleached kraft folding boxboard, bleached kraft sack paper, bleached kraft release liner base, bleached kraft label stock, bleached kraft cup stock, bleached kraft carrier board
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480442?
This code can be confused with 480449 (other uncoated kraft paper in the same weight range) if the bleaching or fibre content specifications are not met, or with 480452 if the basis weight is 225g/m² or more.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480442?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480442 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($145M, 70% of world exports), Finland ($20M) and Canada ($17M). World exports came to about $209M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 480442?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480442 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($134M, 64% of world imports), the United States ($17M) and South Korea ($7.1M). World imports came to about $209M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 480442 structured?
HS code 480442 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480442?
In Brazil, HS code 480442 is NCM 4804.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.