Product classification
HS code for Heavy coated bleached kraft: 4810.32
Kraft 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 sheets.
Classification of heavy coated bleached kraft under HS 4810.32
Heavy coated bleached kraft paperboard is classified under HS code 4810.32. To qualify for this specific code, the material must meet several technical criteria defined in the Chapter 48 notes. It must be kraft paper or paperboard, meaning it is produced via the sulfate or soda process. It must be uniformly bleached throughout the mass, containing more than 95% chemically processed wood fibers. Furthermore, it must be coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances (such as calcium carbonate). The "heavy" designation is determined by the weight, which must exceed 150 grams per square meter (g/m2). Finally, the product must be intended for non-graphic purposes, such as packaging or liquid containers. This classification is essential for identifying high-strength, high-aesthetic paperboard used in industrial and commercial packaging applications.
- Covers
- Coated bleached kraft board (CUK) over 150g/m2
- Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board for packaging
- Coated liquid packaging board
- Heavyweight clay-coated kraft paper
- Also under 4810.32
- Stora Enso Performa
- Metsä Board Pro FBB Bright
- Iggesund Invercote G
- WestRock Coated Kraft Board
- Graphic Packaging International OmniKote
Codes often confused with 4810.32
Common mistake. This product is often confused with 4810.31, which covers the same material but with a weight of 150g/m2 or less. It is also frequently misclassified under 4810.13 or 4810.19, which are reserved for graphic papers (printing and writing paper). The distinction lies in the fiber composition and the intended use (non-graphic vs. graphic).
Top exporters and importers of HS 481032 (the code used for heavy coated bleached kraft), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481032 (the code used for heavy coated bleached kraft) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 16% 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 481032, not only heavy coated bleached kraft.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $348M 50% of world exports
- 2 China $261M 37% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $697M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $120M 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $116M 16% of world imports
- 3 China $84M 11% of world imports
World total: $734M 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 heavy coated bleached kraft
Brazil splits HS 4810.32 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4810.32.10Fully bleached kraft over 150 g/m², small formats
- 4810.32.90Other fully bleached coated kraft, over 150 g/m²
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 heavy coated bleached kraft
What is the HS code for Heavy coated bleached kraft?
The HS code for Heavy coated bleached kraft is 481032 (Kraft 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 sheets). The HS code for bleached kraft paperboard weighing more than 150g/m2 and coated with inorganic substances is 4810.32.
How do I classify Heavy coated bleached kraft for customs?
Heavy coated bleached kraft is classified under HS code 481032 — Kraft 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 sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include plastic-coated kraft?
No, paperboard coated or laminated with plastics is generally classified under heading 4811.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavy coated bleached kraft (HS 481032)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481032 (the code used for heavy coated bleached kraft) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($348M, 50% of world exports), China ($261M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World exports came to about $697M, 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 heavy coated bleached kraft (HS 481032)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481032 (the code used for heavy coated bleached kraft) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($120M, 16% of world imports), Canada ($116M) and China ($84M). World imports came to about $734M, 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 Heavy coated bleached kraft the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481032 for Heavy coated bleached kraft 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 heavy coated bleached kraft in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 481032 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for heavy coated bleached kraft depends on the product's details: 4810.32.10 (Fully bleached kraft over 150 g/m², small formats), 4810.32.90 (Other fully bleached coated kraft, over 150 g/m²).