Product classification
HS code for Kraftliner board: 4804.11
Kraft paper and paperboard, kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Classification of kraftliner board under HS 4804.11
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.
- Covers
- Unbleached kraftliner rolls
- Virgin fiber linerboard for corrugated boxes
- Brown kraftliner sheets
- High-burst strength unbleached liner
- Sulfate chemical pulp linerboard
- Also under 4804.11
- Smurfit Kappa Kraftliner
- WestRock Kraftliner
- International Paper Containerboard
- Mondi Kraftliner
Codes often confused with 4804.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480411 (the code used for kraftliner board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480411 (the code used for kraftliner board) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 10% 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 480411, not only kraftliner board.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.2B 41% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $639M 12% of world exports
- 3 Finland $388M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $5.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $593M 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $543M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 China $442M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $5.7B 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 code for kraftliner board
Brazil classifies kraftliner board under NCM 4804.11.00: HS 4804.11 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 kraftliner board
What is the HS code for Kraftliner board?
The HS code for Kraftliner board is 480411 (Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803). The HS code for uncoated, unbleached kraftliner board is 4804.11.
How do I classify Kraftliner board for customs?
Kraftliner board is classified under HS code 480411 — Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of kraftliner board (HS 480411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480411 (the code used for kraftliner board) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 41% of world exports), Sweden ($639M) and Finland ($388M). World exports came to about $5.3B, 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 kraftliner board (HS 480411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480411 (the code used for kraftliner board) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($593M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($543M) and China ($442M). World imports came to about $5.7B, 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 Kraftliner board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480411 for Kraftliner 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 kraftliner board in Brazil?
In Brazil, kraftliner board (HS 480411) is classified under NCM 4804.11.00.