HS Code for Brown kraft board
Brown kraft board is classified under HS code 480441 based on its physical properties: it is uncoated, unbleached, and has a weight exceeding 150 g/m² but less than 225 g/m². This specific range defines it as a medium-weight paperboard. Under the Harmonized System, kraft paper and paperboard must consist of at least 80% by weight of fibers obtained by the chemical sulfate or soda processes. The "unbleached" status means the fibers have not been treated with chemicals to whiten them, retaining the natural brown color of the wood pulp. This material is primarily used for manufacturing corrugated boxes, folding cartons, and industrial tubes. The classification is strictly determined by the grammage (weight per square meter) and the chemical composition of the pulp used. It must be in rolls or sheets to qualify under this heading. The absence of any coating, such as kaolin or plastic, is a prerequisite for this specific code, as any surface treatment would shift the classification to a different heading within Chapter 48.
Products Included
- Unbleached kraftliner for corrugated boxes
- Medium-weight brown packaging board
- Uncoated kraft board for industrial tubes
- Brown folder stock paperboard
- Unbleached carrier board for beverage packs
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with HS code 480411, which is specifically for kraftliner. While kraftliner is a type of kraft board, 480411 is reserved for paper used as the outer layer of corrugated board. If the board is bleached or semi-bleached throughout the mass, it moves to 480442. Furthermore, if the board is coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, it must be classified under heading 4810. Importers often mistake recycled paperboard (4805) for kraft board; however, kraft board must meet the 80% chemical sulfate pulp requirement, whereas 4805 is for paperboard made from other fibers or recycled material.
FAQ
What is the HS code for brown kraft board?
The HS code for unbleached, uncoated brown kraft board weighing between 150g/m2 and 225g/m2 is 480441.
Is unbleached kraft board the same as recycled board?
No, kraft board (4804) must be made from at least 80% virgin chemical wood pulp, whereas recycled board is classified under 4805.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Brown kraft board?
The HS code for Brown kraft board is 480441 (Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803).
How do I classify Brown kraft board for customs?
Brown kraft board is classified under HS code 480441 — Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Brown kraft board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480441 for Brown kraft board is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.