Product classification
HS code for Unbleached kraftliner: 4804.11
Kraft paper and paperboard, kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Classification of unbleached kraftliner under HS 4804.11
Unbleached kraftliner is classified under HS code 4804.11 because it falls within the category of uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, specifically designated as kraftliner. Heading 4804 covers paper and paperboard where at least 80% of the total fiber content consists of wood fibers obtained by the chemical sulfate or soda processes. The subheading 4804.11 is reserved for kraftliner that has not undergone any bleaching process, maintaining its natural brown color. This material is primarily used as the outer or inner facing of corrugated fiberboard. Classification is determined by the manufacturing process (chemical pulp), the weight (typically exceeding 115g/m2), and the intended structural application in packaging. It must not contain fibers obtained by a mechanical process or be coated with inorganic substances to remain under this specific code.
- Covers
- Unbleached kraftliner rolls
- Natural brown linerboard
- Uncoated virgin fiber kraftliner
- Heavy-duty unbleached paperboard for corrugated boxes
- Unbleached kraft facing paper
- Also under 4804.11
- Smurfit Kappa Kraftliner
- WestRock Kraftliner
- International Paper Containerboard
- Mondi Kraftliner
Codes often confused with 4804.11
Common mistake. This product is frequently confused with HS code 4805.11, which covers semi-chemical fluting paper, or HS code 4805.24, which covers testliner (recycled linerboard). The primary distinction lies in the fiber content; 4804.11 requires at least 80% virgin chemical wood pulp, whereas testliner is made predominantly from recycled fibers. Additionally, it may be confused with 4804.19, which is used for bleached or colored kraftliner.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480411 (the code used for unbleached kraftliner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480411 (the code used for unbleached kraftliner) 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 unbleached kraftliner.
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 unbleached kraftliner
Brazil classifies unbleached kraftliner 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 unbleached kraftliner
What is the HS code for Unbleached kraftliner?
The HS code for Unbleached kraftliner is 480411 (Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803). The specific HS code for unbleached, uncoated kraftliner in rolls or sheets is 4804.11.
How do I classify Unbleached kraftliner for customs?
Unbleached kraftliner 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.
How does kraftliner differ from testliner in classification?
Kraftliner (4804.11) is made from virgin chemical pulp, while testliner (4805.24) is made from recycled fibers. This difference in material composition necessitates different HS headings.
Which countries are the top exporters of unbleached kraftliner (HS 480411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480411 (the code used for unbleached kraftliner) 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 unbleached kraftliner (HS 480411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480411 (the code used for unbleached kraftliner) 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 Unbleached kraftliner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480411 for Unbleached kraftliner 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 unbleached kraftliner in Brazil?
In Brazil, unbleached kraftliner (HS 480411) is classified under NCM 4804.11.00.