Product classification

HS code for Coated kraft paper: 4810.39

Kraft paper and paperboard, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets.

Classification of coated kraft paper under HS 4810.39

Coated kraft paper is classified under HS code 4810.39. This classification applies to kraft paper and paperboard, other than those used for graphic purposes, that have been coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances. Kraft paper is characterized by its high strength and durability, produced via the sulfate chemical process. Subheading 4810.39 is a residual category for coated kraft products that are not bleached uniformly throughout the mass (which would fall under 4810.31 or 4810.32). These papers are typically used in industrial packaging, where the coating provides a better surface for branding or moisture resistance while maintaining the structural integrity of the kraft fibers.

Covers
  • Clay-coated unbleached kraft (CUK)
  • Coated kraft linerboard for corrugated boxes
  • Coated natural kraft (CNK) for beverage carriers
  • White-top coated kraft paperboard
  • Inorganic coated kraft paper for heavy-duty wrapping
Also under 4810.39
  • Smurfit Kappa CKB (unbleached variants)
  • BillerudKorsnäs X-Kraft
  • Mondi EcoVantage
  • WestRock Coated Unbleached Kraft
  • International Paper Coated Industrial Kraft

Codes often confused with 4810.39

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 4810.31 or 4810.32, which are reserved for kraft paper bleached uniformly throughout the mass and containing more than 95% chemical wood fibers. Another error is using 4804, which is for uncoated kraft paper. If the kraft paper is coated with plastic (poly-coated) rather than inorganic clay, it should be classified under 4811.51. Finally, if the coated kraft is intended for graphic printing rather than packaging, it might be diverted to 4810.19 or 4810.29.

4810.31Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets4810.32Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets48.04Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 48034811.51Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 48104810.19Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets4810.29Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets

Top exporters and importers of HS 481039 (the code used for coated kraft paper), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481039 (the code used for coated kraft paper) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 481039, not only coated kraft paper.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $371M
  2. 2 Netherlands $18M
  3. 3 Denmark $12M

World total: $468M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $173M
  2. 2 Canada $119M
  3. 3 Japan $76M

World total: $1.0B 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 codes for coated kraft paper

Brazil splits HS 4810.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 4810.39.10Other coated kraft paper, max 15 cm/360 mm
  • 4810.39.90Other coated kraft paper and paperboard

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 coated kraft paper

What is the HS code for Coated kraft paper?

The HS code for Coated kraft paper is 481039 (Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets).

How do I classify Coated kraft paper for customs?

Coated kraft paper is classified under HS code 481039 — Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for clay-coated kraft paper?

The HS code for clay-coated kraft paper used for non-graphic purposes is 4810.39.

Can 4810.39 be used for plastic-coated paper?

No, 4810.39 is strictly for paper coated with inorganic substances like kaolin. Plastic-coated kraft paper falls under heading 4811.

Which countries are the top exporters of coated kraft paper (HS 481039)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481039 (the code used for coated kraft paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($371M, 79% of world exports), the Netherlands ($18M) and Denmark ($12M). World exports came to about $468M, 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 coated kraft paper (HS 481039)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 481039 (the code used for coated kraft paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($173M, 17% of world imports), Canada ($119M) and Japan ($76M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Coated kraft paper the same in all countries?

The base HS code 481039 for Coated kraft paper 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 coated kraft paper in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 481039 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for coated kraft paper depends on the product's details: 4810.39.10 (Other coated kraft paper, max 15 cm/360 mm), 4810.39.90 (Other coated kraft paper and paperboard).