HS Code for White sack paper

White sack paper is classified under HS code 4804.29. This classification is based on the technical specifications of the paper, which must meet the definition of "sack kraft paper" provided in Note 2 to Chapter 48. Sack kraft paper is a high-strength, uncoated kraft paper that meets specific tensile and stretch requirements, designed for the manufacture of large shipping sacks. Heading 4804 covers uncoated kraft paper in rolls or sheets. Within this heading, the 4804.2x series is dedicated to sack kraft. Subheading 4804.29 specifically covers the bleached (white) variety. The paper must be produced from at least 80% chemical sulfate or soda pulp. The white color is achieved through bleaching the pulp before the paper-making process, which distinguishes it from the natural brown (unbleached) variety.

Products Included

• Bleached sack kraft paper
• White multi-wall bag paper
• High-porosity white sack paper for industrial packaging
• Extensible white sack kraft paper

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification occurs with 4804.21, which is the code for unbleached sack kraft paper. Another error involves 4804.39, which covers other bleached kraft paper weighing 150g/m2 or less; however, if the paper meets the specific strength and stretch criteria for "sack kraft," 4804.29 takes precedence. Additionally, finished paper bags or sacks should not be classified here; they belong in heading 4819, specifically 4819.30 or 4819.40.

FAQ

What is the HS code for white sack paper?

The HS code for white (bleached) sack kraft paper is 4804.29.

What technical criteria define sack kraft paper in the HS?

It must be uncoated kraft paper where at least 80% of the fiber is chemical pulp, and it must meet specific Mullen burst indices and tensile stretch percentages as defined in the Chapter 48 legal notes.