About HS Code 480459
This HS code serves as a residual category for heavy-duty, uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, weighing 225 g/m² or more, that doesn't fit the more specific classifications for unbleached (480451) or uniformly bleached (480452) types. This "not elsewhere specified" designation means it covers a diverse range of kraft products used in industrial and general packaging applications where specific bleaching or fibre content isn't the primary defining characteristic. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers, logistics companies, and packaging converters across a wide array of countries, including China, India, and Mexico, seeking robust and versatile materials. Exporters often come from countries with significant pulp and paper production capabilities, such as the USA, Russia, and Brazil. Key considerations in this trade include the demand for strong and durable packaging, the cost-effectiveness of the material, and the global push for recyclable and sustainable packaging solutions. It's a flexible category for various heavy-duty kraft needs.
Products Under This Code
Heavy-duty kraft paperboard, industrial packaging kraft, corrugated board components (various finishes), protective layering paperboard, heavy-duty wrapping kraft, solid fibreboard components, core stock
Real World Examples
WestRock Kraftliner (various grades), Smurfit Kappa Containerboard (various grades), Georgia-Pacific Kraft Paper (heavy industrial), KapStone Kraft Paper (heavy grades), Resolute Forest Products Kraft
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 480451 if the unbleached characteristic is assumed, or with 480452 if the specific bleaching and fibre content are not precisely met.
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.
Products Classified Under 4804.59
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Top importing countries include China, USA, and India, while major exporters are the USA, Russia, and Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 480459?
HS code 480459 covers: Kraft 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. This HS code serves as a residual category for heavy-duty, uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, weighing 225 g/m² or more, that doesn't fit the more specific classifications for unbleached (480451) or uniformly bleached (480452) types. This "not elsewhere specified" designation means it covers a diverse range of kraft products used in industrial and general packaging applications where specific bleaching or fibre content isn't the primary defining characteristic. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers, logistics companies, and packaging converters across a wide array of countries, including China, India, and Mexico, seeking robust and versatile materials. Exporters often come from countries with significant pulp and paper production capabilities, such as the USA, Russia, and Brazil. Key considerations in this trade include the demand for strong and durable packaging, the cost-effectiveness of the material, and the global push for recyclable and sustainable packaging solutions. It's a flexible category for various heavy-duty kraft needs.
What products fall under HS code 480459?
Heavy-duty kraft paperboard, industrial packaging kraft, corrugated board components (various finishes), protective layering paperboard, heavy-duty wrapping kraft, solid fibreboard components, core stock
What are common misclassifications for HS code 480459?
This code is often confused with 480451 if the unbleached characteristic is assumed, or with 480452 if the specific bleaching and fibre content are not precisely met.
How is HS code 480459 structured?
HS code 480459 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.