Product classification
HS code for White sack paper: 4804.29
Kraft paper and paperboard, sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Classification of white sack paper under HS 4804.29
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.
- Covers
- Bleached sack kraft paper
- White multi-wall bag paper
- High-porosity white sack paper for industrial packaging
- Extensible white sack kraft paper
- Also under 4804.29
- BillerudKorsnäs White Sack Kraft
- Mondi Advantage White Kraft
- Stora Enso Bleached Sack Kraft
- WestRock Bleached Sack Kraft
Codes often confused with 4804.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 480429 (the code used for white sack paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480429 (the code used for white sack paper) in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 12% 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 480429, not only white sack paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Czechia $179M 28% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $156M 24% of world exports
- 3 Canada $79M 12% of world exports
World total: $643M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $89M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $80M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $61M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $758M 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 sack paper
Brazil classifies white sack paper under NCM 4804.29.00: HS 4804.29 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 sack paper
What is the HS code for White sack paper?
The HS code for White sack paper is 480429 (Kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803). The HS code for white (bleached) sack kraft paper is 4804.29.
How do I classify White sack paper for customs?
White sack paper is classified under HS code 480429 — Kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of white sack paper (HS 480429)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480429 (the code used for white sack paper) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($179M, 28% of world exports), Sweden ($156M) and Canada ($79M). World exports came to about $643M, 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 sack paper (HS 480429)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 480429 (the code used for white sack paper) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($89M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($80M) and the United States ($61M). World imports came to about $758M, 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 sack paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 480429 for White sack 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 white sack paper in Brazil?
In Brazil, white sack paper (HS 480429) is classified under NCM 4804.29.00.