HS Code for Kraftliner board

Kraftliner board that is uncoated and unbleached is classified under HS code 4804.11. Kraftliner is a specific type of high-strength paperboard used primarily as the outer or inner facing of corrugated shipping containers. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 48 covers paper and paperboard, and heading 4804 is dedicated to kraft paper and paperboard. The subheading 4804.11 is reserved for unbleached kraftliner in rolls or sheets. To qualify, the product must contain at least 80% wood fibers obtained through the chemical sulfate or soda process. This material is essential for the global logistics industry due to its superior burst strength and compression resistance. The 'unbleached' designation means the fibers have not been treated with chemicals to whiten them, resulting in the characteristic brown color of virgin kraft paper.

Products Included

• Unbleached kraftliner rolls
• Virgin fiber linerboard for corrugated boxes
• Brown kraftliner sheets
• High-burst strength unbleached liner
• Sulfate chemical pulp linerboard

Common Misclassification

Kraftliner is frequently confused with HS code 4804.19, which is for bleached or uniformly dyed kraftliner. It is also often misclassified under HS code 4805.11, which covers semi-chemical fluting (the wavy middle layer of corrugated board), or HS code 4804.51, which covers heavy-weight kraft paper that is not specifically linerboard.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Kraftliner board?

The HS code for uncoated, unbleached kraftliner board is 4804.11.

What is the difference between 4804.11 and 4804.19?

Code 4804.11 is for unbleached (brown) kraftliner, while 4804.19 is for kraftliner that has been bleached or dyed throughout the mass.