Product classification

HS code for White wrapping paper: 4804.39

Kraft paper and paperboard, uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.

Classification of white wrapping paper under HS 4804.39

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.

Covers
  • Bleached kraft wrapping paper
  • White machine-glazed (MG) kraft paper
  • Lightweight white kraft for retail packaging
  • Uncoated white sulfate wrapping paper
Also under 4804.39
  • International Paper Bleached Kraft
  • Mondi White Kraft
  • Stora Enso Bleached Kraft
  • WestRock Bleached Kraft

Codes often confused with 4804.39

Common mistake. 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.

4804.31Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 48034802.55Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls48.04Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 480348.02Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard48.10Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size4811.59Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810

Top exporters and importers of HS 480439 (the code used for white wrapping paper), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 480439 (the code used for white wrapping paper) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.7% 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 480439, not only white wrapping paper.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $322M
  2. 2 Austria $243M
  3. 3 Sweden $194M

World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $175M
  2. 2 United States $155M
  3. 3 Italy $152M

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 codes for white wrapping paper

Brazil splits HS 4804.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 4804.39.10Bleached kraft to 150 g/m², min 600 V dielectric
  • 4804.39.90Other bleached kraft paper up to 150 g/m²

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 wrapping paper

What is the HS code for White wrapping paper?

The HS code for White wrapping paper is 480439 (Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803). The HS code for uncoated bleached white kraft wrapping paper (under 150g/m2) is 4804.39.

How do I classify White wrapping paper for customs?

White wrapping paper is classified under HS code 480439 — Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of white wrapping paper (HS 480439)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 480439 (the code used for white wrapping paper) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($322M, 17% of world exports), Austria ($243M) and Sweden ($194M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 wrapping paper (HS 480439)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 480439 (the code used for white wrapping paper) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($175M, 8.7% of world imports), the United States ($155M) and Italy ($152M). 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 wrapping paper the same in all countries?

The base HS code 480439 for White wrapping 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 wrapping paper in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 480439 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for white wrapping paper depends on the product's details: 4804.39.10 (Bleached kraft to 150 g/m², min 600 V dielectric), 4804.39.90 (Other bleached kraft paper up to 150 g/m²).