HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4804.49 – Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.4, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

HS code 4804.49 is the 6-digit subheading for kraft paper and paperboard, uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.4, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. It is used for unbleached kraft linerboard, brown kraft paper for bags, industrial wrapping kraft, multiwall sack kraft and protective packaging kraft.

What HS 4804.49 covers

This HS code encompasses uncoated kraft paper and paperboard with a basis weight between 150 g/m² and 225 g/m², not specifically bleached or meeting the high chemical fibre content of 480442. This category serves as a versatile workhorse in the global trade of packaging materials. Importers are typically manufacturers of industrial packaging, protective layers, and general-purpose wrapping, found across diverse economies from emerging markets to developed nations. Exporters often originate from countries with robust pulp and paper industries, such as the USA, Russia, and Scandinavian countries, leveraging their natural resources and manufacturing capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include the demand for cost-effective yet strong packaging solutions, the influence of raw material (wood pulp) prices, and the increasing focus on recyclability. Its "not elsewhere specified" nature means it captures a broad range of kraft products that don't fit more specific classifications, making it a significant volume category for general industrial use.

Covers
  • Unbleached kraft linerboard
  • Brown kraft paper for bags
  • Industrial wrapping kraft
  • Multiwall sack kraft
  • Protective packaging kraft
  • Corrugated medium
  • Heavy-duty kraft paper
Examples
  • WestRock Kraftliner
  • Smurfit Kappa Kraftliner
  • Georgia-Pacific Kraft Paper
  • KapStone Kraft Paper
  • Resolute Forest Products Kraft

Codes often confused with 4804.49

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 480442 if the bleaching or fibre content is not precisely determined, or with 480459 if the basis weight exceeds 225g/m².

4804.42Kraft 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 sheets4804.59Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

Top exporters and importers of HS code 480449, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 480449 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 26% 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. 1 United States $34M
  2. 2 Sweden $10M
  3. 3 Mexico $8.3M

World total: $85M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Canada $25M
  2. 2 United States $10M
  3. 3 China $9.3M

World total: $98M 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 4804.49

Brazil does not split HS 4804.49: its NCM code is 4804.49.00.

  1. 4804.49.00 Other kraft paper, over 150 but under 225 g/m²Outros

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 4804.49

What is HS code 480449?

HS code 480449 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.4, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. This HS code encompasses uncoated kraft paper and paperboard with a basis weight between 150 g/m² and 225 g/m², not specifically bleached or meeting the high chemical fibre content of 480442. This category serves as a versatile workhorse in the global trade of packaging materials. Importers are typically manufacturers of industrial packaging, protective layers, and general-purpose wrapping, found across diverse economies from emerging markets to developed nations. Exporters often originate from countries with robust pulp and paper industries, such as the USA, Russia, and Scandinavian countries, leveraging their natural resources and manufacturing capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include the demand for cost-effective yet strong packaging solutions, the influence of raw material (wood pulp) prices, and the increasing focus on recyclability. Its "not elsewhere specified" nature means it captures a broad range of kraft products that don't fit more specific classifications, making it a significant volume category for general industrial use.

What products fall under HS code 480449?

Unbleached kraft linerboard, brown kraft paper for bags, industrial wrapping kraft, multiwall sack kraft, protective packaging kraft, corrugated medium, heavy-duty kraft paper

What are common misclassifications for HS code 480449?

This code is often confused with 480442 if the bleaching or fibre content is not precisely determined, or with 480459 if the basis weight exceeds 225g/m².

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 480449?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 480449 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($34M, 40% of world exports), Sweden ($10M) and Mexico ($8.3M). World exports came to about $85M, 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 480449?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 480449 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($25M, 26% of world imports), the United States ($10M) and China ($9.3M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 480449 structured?

HS code 480449 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 480449?

In Brazil, HS code 480449 is NCM 4804.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.