Product classification

HS code for Brown kraft board: 4804.41

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.

Classification of brown kraft board under HS 4804.41

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 4804.41
  • International Paper Medium Kraft
  • Mondi EcoKraft Medium
  • WestRock Natural Kraft Board
  • Smurfit Kappa Kraft Paper

Codes often confused with 4804.41

Common mistake. 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.

4804.11Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 48034804.42Kraft 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 sheets48.10Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size48.05Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets

Top exporters and importers of HS 480441 (the code used for brown kraft board), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480441 (the code used for brown kraft board) in UN Comtrade data was Finland, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 480441, not only brown kraft board.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Finland $157M
  2. 2 Australia $93M
  3. 3 United States $92M

World total: $434M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Canada $59M
  2. 2 Germany $37M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$29M

World total: $447M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 brown kraft board

Brazil classifies brown kraft board under NCM 4804.41.00: HS 4804.41 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

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 brown kraft board

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). The HS code for unbleached, uncoated brown kraft board weighing between 150g/m2 and 225g/m2 is 480441.

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 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of brown kraft board (HS 480441)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480441 (the code used for brown kraft board) in UN Comtrade data were Finland ($157M, 36% of world exports), Australia ($93M) and the United States ($92M). World exports came to about $434M, 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 brown kraft board (HS 480441)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 480441 (the code used for brown kraft board) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($59M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($37M) and Bangladesh (about $29M). World imports came to about $447M, 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.

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.

What is the NCM code for brown kraft board in Brazil?

In Brazil, brown kraft board (HS 480441) is classified under NCM 4804.41.00.