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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of bleached uncoated kraftliner, rolls or sheets (HS 480419) totaled $20.4M in July 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Bleached Uncoated Kraftliner, Rolls or Sheets paid $498K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $5.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bleached Uncoated Kraftliner, Rolls or Sheets imports of $20.4M in July 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBleached uncoated kraftliner occupies a distinct niche in the containerboard market, prized for its bright, printable surface on corrugated box facings where appearance matters alongside strength. Unlike its unbleached counterpart, the bleaching process raises brightness levels suitable for retail-facing packaging, making it a preferred substrate for consumer goods manufacturers. Canada is the dominant supplier to the US market, with Sweden and Finland also significant sources reflecting Scandinavia's integrated kraft pulp and paper industries. Importers should note that the entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line, 4804190000, simplifying classification but not eliminating the need to verify basis weight and fiber composition against the broader Chapter 48 notes.
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461 shipments/mo
Under Chapter 48, the bleached/unbleached distinction is a primary split within the kraftliner subheadings. Bleached kraftliner (480419) must have undergone a chemical bleaching process that raises brightness, whereas unbleached kraftliner (480411) retains its natural brown color. Customs may request mill certificates or technical data sheets confirming the bleaching treatment if the distinction is not evident from the product's appearance.
Standard commercial documentation applies: commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Because Sweden and Finland are EU member states, importers should also confirm whether any applicable trade-remedy orders or Section 301 measures affect the shipment, and obtain a mill certificate specifying basis weight and fiber composition to support correct classification under 4804190000.
Subheading 1 of 12 in heading 4804
Subheading 480419 · $20.4M of $78.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4804190000 | Kraftliner, Uncoated, Bleached, In Rolls or Sheets | $20.4M | 2.44% | 24.39% | $498K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4804190000 | Kraftliner, Uncoated, Bleached, In Rolls or Sheets | $12.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$12.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Sweden together supply 98% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
75.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.44%.