Product classification
HS code for White kraft board: 4804.42
Kraft paper and paperboard, uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets.
Classification of white kraft board under HS 4804.42
White kraft board is classified under HS code 4804.42 based on its material composition, manufacturing process, and physical weight. Heading 4804 applies to uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets. To meet the criteria for this subheading, the product must have a weight between 150 g/m2 and 225 g/m2. The term "kraft" refers to paper or paperboard in which at least 95% of the total fiber content consists of wood fibers obtained by the chemical sulfate or soda processes. The "white" aspect is addressed by the requirement that the board be bleached uniformly throughout the mass. This distinguishes it from "white-top" liner, which may only be bleached on one surface. The classification is governed by Chapter 48 Note 5 and the Subheading Notes, which define the technical thresholds for kraft products. This board is typically used for high-quality packaging where both strength and a clean, printable surface are required.
- Covers
- Bleached kraft linerboard (150-225 g/m2)
- Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board (uncoated, 150-225 g/m2)
- White kraft folding boxboard
- Bleached chemical pulp board
- Also under 4804.42
- Stora Enso Natura
- BillerudKorsnäs White Top Kraftliner
- Mondi Advantage White
- International Paper Accent Opaque
- Sappi Algro Design
Codes often confused with 4804.42
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4804.41, which is for unbleached kraft board. Importers may also confuse this with HS code 4810.29 if the board has been coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances for printing, as 4804 only covers uncoated varieties. Additionally, if the weight is less than 150 g/m2, it falls under 4804.32, and if it exceeds 225 g/m2, it moves to 4804.52. Distinguishing between uniformly bleached board and multi-ply board (heading 4805) is also a common technical challenge.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480442 (the code used for white kraft board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480442 (the code used for white kraft board) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 64% 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 480442, not only white kraft board.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $145M 70% of world exports
- 2 Finland $20M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Canada $17M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $134M 64% of world imports
- 2 United States $17M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $7.1M 3.4% of world imports
World total: $209M 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 white kraft board
Brazil classifies white kraft board under NCM 4804.42.00: HS 4804.42 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 white kraft board
What is the HS code for White kraft board?
The HS code for White kraft board is 480442 (Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets). The HS code for uncoated, uniformly bleached kraft paperboard weighing between 150g/m2 and 225g/m2 is 4804.42.
How do I classify White kraft board for customs?
White kraft board is classified under HS code 480442 — Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 4804.42 and 4810?
HS code 4804.42 is for uncoated paperboard, while heading 4810 is for paperboard that has been coated with minerals or inorganic substances like clay or calcium carbonate.
Which countries are the top exporters of white kraft board (HS 480442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480442 (the code used for white kraft board) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($145M, 70% of world exports), Finland ($20M) and Canada ($17M). World exports came to about $209M, 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 white kraft board (HS 480442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480442 (the code used for white kraft board) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($134M, 64% of world imports), the United States ($17M) and South Korea ($7.1M). World imports came to about $209M, 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 White kraft board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480442 for White kraft 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 white kraft board in Brazil?
In Brazil, white kraft board (HS 480442) is classified under NCM 4804.42.00.