Product classification
HS code for Medium weight unbleached kraft paper: 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 medium weight unbleached kraft paper under HS 4804.41
Medium weight unbleached kraft paper is classified under HS code 4804.41. This classification is determined by several technical criteria defined in the Harmonized System. Firstly, the paper must qualify as 'kraft' paper, which according to Chapter 48 Note 5, requires at least 80% of the total fiber content to consist of chemical sulfate or soda pulp. Secondly, the term 'unbleached' indicates that the fibers have not been treated with bleaching agents, retaining their natural brown color. The 'medium weight' designation is specifically captured by the subheading 4804.4, which covers paper and paperboard weighing more than 150g/m² but less than 225g/m². This specific weight range is critical for classification, as lighter or heavier kraft papers are moved to different subheadings. The product must also be uncoated and in rolls or sheets to remain within this heading. This classification ensures that industrial-grade wrapping and packaging materials are distinguished from lighter stationery or heavier containerboard.
- Covers
- Unbleached kraft wrapping paper (150-225g/m²)
- Unbleached kraft linerboard within the specified weight range
- Base paper for impregnation or lamination
- Industrial sack paper exceeding 150g/m²
- 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 frequently confused with HS code 4804.11, which is specifically for kraftliner. While kraftliner can be unbleached, 4804.11 takes precedence if the product is intended for use as a facing for corrugated board. Another common error is using 4804.31, which is reserved for lightweight kraft paper weighing 150g/m² or less. If the paper has been bleached throughout the mass, it must be classified under 4804.42 instead of 4804.41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480441 (the code used for medium weight unbleached kraft paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480441 (the code used for medium weight unbleached kraft paper) 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 medium weight unbleached kraft paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Finland $157M 36% of world exports
- 2 Australia $93M 21% of world exports
- 3 United States $92M 21% of world exports
World total: $434M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $59M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $37M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$29M 6.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
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 medium weight unbleached kraft paper
Brazil classifies medium weight unbleached kraft paper 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 medium weight unbleached kraft paper
What is the HS code for Medium weight unbleached kraft paper?
The HS code for Medium weight unbleached kraft paper 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 this product is 4804.41, provided it weighs between 150g/m² and 225g/m² and is uncoated.
How do I classify Medium weight unbleached kraft paper for customs?
Medium weight unbleached kraft paper 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.
How does 4804.41 differ from 4804.51?
The difference lies entirely in the weight; 4804.41 is for paper weighing between 150g/m² and 225g/m², whereas 4804.51 is for heavy-weight kraft paper weighing 225g/m² or more.
Which countries are the top exporters of medium weight unbleached kraft paper (HS 480441)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480441 (the code used for medium weight unbleached kraft paper) 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 medium weight unbleached kraft paper (HS 480441)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480441 (the code used for medium weight unbleached kraft paper) 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 Medium weight unbleached kraft paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480441 for Medium weight unbleached 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 medium weight unbleached kraft paper in Brazil?
In Brazil, medium weight unbleached kraft paper (HS 480441) is classified under NCM 4804.41.00.