HS Code for White wrapping paper

White wrapping paper is classified under HS code 4804.39. This classification applies to uncoated kraft paper that has been bleached and has a weight (grammage) of 150g/m2 or less. Heading 4804 is dedicated to uncoated kraft paper and paperboard. The 4804.3x series specifically addresses paper weighing 150g/m2 or less. Subheading 4804.39 is the residual category for bleached kraft paper within this weight range that is not classified as sack kraft paper. This paper is typically used for general wrapping, light packaging, or as a base for other converted products. The classification depends on the paper being uncoated; if the paper has been treated with a surface coating such as clay or plastic, it would move to a different heading entirely.

Products Included

• Bleached kraft wrapping paper
• White machine-glazed (MG) kraft paper
• Lightweight white kraft for retail packaging
• Uncoated white sulfate wrapping paper

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is 4804.31, which is for unbleached wrapping paper. Another frequent error is using 4802.55, which covers graphic or writing paper; however, 4804 is specific to kraft (sulfate/soda) pulp, which is stronger than the pulp used in 4802. If the paper is coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, it must be classified under heading 4810. If it is coated with plastic and exceeds certain weight thresholds, it may fall under 4811.59.

FAQ

What is the HS code for white wrapping paper?

The HS code for uncoated bleached white kraft wrapping paper (under 150g/m2) is 4804.39.

What if the white wrapping paper is printed?

If the paper is printed with motifs, characters, or pictorial representations that are not merely incidental to its use as wrapping paper, it remains in 4804.39, but if the printing makes it a product of the printing industry, it could move to Chapter 49.