Product classification
HS code for White kraftliner: 4804.19
Kraft paper and paperboard, kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Classification of white kraftliner under HS 4804.19
White kraftliner is classified under HS code 4804.19. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, specifically looking at the composition and intended use of the paperboard. Heading 4804 covers uncoated kraft paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets. To qualify as kraftliner, the material must consist of at least 80% by weight of wood fibers obtained by the chemical sulfate or soda processes. White kraftliner is distinguished from standard brown kraftliner by being bleached or having a bleached outer layer. Since it is uncoated and bleached, it falls under the subheading 4804.19, which acts as the residual category for bleached kraftliner that does not fall under unbleached specifications. The classification relies on the grammage and the chemical composition of the pulp, ensuring it meets the structural requirements for the outer facing of corrugated fiberboard.
- Covers
- Bleached kraftliner rolls
- White-top kraftliner (predominantly bleached chemical pulp)
- Uncoated white paperboard for corrugated box facing
- Bleached sulfate paperboard in rolls exceeding 15cm width
- Also under 4804.19
- BillerudKorsnäs White Top Kraftliner
- Stora Enso AvantForte WhiteTop
- International Paper Bleached Containerboard
- WestRock Bleached Kraftliner
Codes often confused with 4804.19
Common mistake. White kraftliner is frequently confused with HS code 4804.11, which is reserved strictly for unbleached kraftliner. Another common error is classifying it under 4805.24 or 4805.25, which covers testliner. Testliner is made from recycled fibers, whereas kraftliner must be primarily virgin chemical pulp. Furthermore, if the white surface is coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, it must be moved to heading 4810, specifically 4810.29 or 4810.92, depending on the weight and coating type.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480419 (the code used for white kraftliner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480419 (the code used for white kraftliner) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 480419, not only white kraftliner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $592M 37% of world exports
- 2 Canada $249M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $165M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $317M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $180M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Italy $159M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 kraftliner
Brazil classifies white kraftliner under NCM 4804.19.00: HS 4804.19 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 kraftliner
What is the HS code for White kraftliner?
The HS code for White kraftliner is 480419 (Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803). The primary HS code for white (bleached) kraftliner is 4804.19.
How do I classify White kraftliner for customs?
White kraftliner is classified under HS code 480419 — Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, 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 HS classification?
Kraftliner (4804) is defined by its high virgin chemical pulp content (at least 80%), providing superior strength. Testliner (4805) is manufactured from recycled fibers and generally has lower burst strength, resulting in a different tariff treatment.
Which countries are the top exporters of white kraftliner (HS 480419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480419 (the code used for white kraftliner) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($592M, 37% of world exports), Canada ($249M) and the United States ($165M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 kraftliner (HS 480419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480419 (the code used for white kraftliner) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($317M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($180M) and Italy ($159M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 kraftliner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480419 for White 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 white kraftliner in Brazil?
In Brazil, white kraftliner (HS 480419) is classified under NCM 4804.19.00.