HS Code for Bleached kraft paperboard

This classification applies to uncoated kraft paper and paperboard that has been uniformly bleached throughout its structure. A key characteristic is its weight, which must fall within the range of 150 to 225 grams per square meter (g/m2). Furthermore, the product must consist of more than 95% chemically processed wood fibres, a defining feature of kraft products, and be presented in rolls or sheets. This specific combination of bleaching, weight, fibre content, and form dictates its classification under HS code 480442, which covers certain types of uncoated kraft paper and paperboard.

Products Included

• Bleached folding boxboard (FBB) within the specified weight range
• Bleached solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board within the specified weight range
• Bleached cup stock paperboard within the specified weight range
• Other bleached kraft paperboard used for packaging, printing, or converting, meeting the weight and fibre content criteria.

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with other subheadings within 4804 based on weight. For instance, HS code 480441 covers similar bleached, uncoated kraft paper and paperboard but weighing less than 150g/m2, while 480449 applies to those weighing more than 225g/m2. Additionally, HS code 480419 covers bleached kraftliner, which, while also bleached kraft, is specifically designated as "kraftliner" and may have different structural or end-use implications, even if it falls within a similar weight range.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bleached kraft paperboard?

The Harmonized System (HS) code for uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, weighing between 150 and 225g/m2, uniformly bleached throughout, with more than 95% chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets, is 480442.

What is the significance of the 95% chemical wood fibre content in this classification?

The requirement for more than 95% chemically processed wood fibres is a defining characteristic of "kraft" paper and paperboard. This high chemical pulp content ensures specific strength, durability, and purity properties, distinguishing it from paperboards made with mechanical pulp or a lower percentage of chemical fibres, which would be classified elsewhere.