Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard — HTS 4804
Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading 4802 or 4803
Chapter 48 › Heading 4804
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4804 is a broad product category for uncoated kraft paper and paperboard imported in rolls or sheets. “Kraft” generally refers to paper made using the kraft pulping process, while “uncoated” means the paper surface does not have a coating applied to improve printing, gloss, or similar properties. This heading does not cover products classified in heading 4802 or 4803, so those exclusions must be checked first.
The four-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct eight-digit HTS code, review the product’s technical characteristics and the subdivisions shown in the current HTSUS, which may distinguish factors such as whether the material is bleached or unbleached, its basis weight, whether it is paper or paperboard, and its form or intended type. Classification depends on the imported product as presented, not simply on how the seller describes it.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is genuinely kraft paper or paperboard and is uncoated.
- Verify that it is imported in rolls or sheets, rather than as a converted article or finished packaging product.
- Check the product’s basis weight, dimensions, bleaching status, and composition against the applicable 8-digit subheadings.
- Rule out headings 4802 and 4803 before selecting a code under heading 4804.
- Compare the manufacturer’s specification sheet with the current HTSUS wording; ask a customs broker or seek a formal classification ruling if the product’s characteristics are ambiguous.
HTS heading 4804 summary
Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard is a 4-digit product category containing 9 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4804.31 | Unbleached |
| 4804.39 | Other |
| 4804.41 | Unbleached |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4804.11.00.00 👉 | Unbleached | Free | — | 20% |
| 4804.19.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 20% |
| 4804.21.00.00 👉 | Unbleached | Free | — | 30% |
| 4804.29.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 30% |
| 4804.42.00 👉 | Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of wood fibers obtained by a chemical process | Free | — | 30% |
| 4804.49.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 30% |
| 4804.51.00.00 👉 | Unbleached | Free | — | 30% |
| 4804.52.00 👉 | Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of wood fibers obtained by a chemical process | Free | — | 30% |
| 4804.59.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4804?
Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading 4802 or 4803. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.