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U.S. imports of unbleached uncoated kraftliner, rolls or sheets (HS 480411) totaled $2.9M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Unbleached Uncoated Kraftliner, Rolls or Sheets paid $268K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnbleached kraftliner is the primary facing and liner material for corrugated containerboard, and its uncoated, unbleached form — classified entirely under a single 10-digit line (4804110000) — reflects a commodity-grade product with tightly defined performance specifications around burst strength and ring crush. Australia leads US imports under this heading, a notable geographic pattern given the distance involved, followed by Finland and Canada. The heading's single-line structure means classification is straightforward, but importers should be alert to Section 232 or antidumping exposure depending on origin, and should confirm that bleached or coated variants are not inadvertently declared here.
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Kraftliner is specifically produced for use as the outer facing of corrugated board and is characterized by high tensile and burst strength derived from long-fiber softwood kraft pulp. It must be unbleached (retaining its natural brown color) and uncoated to fall under 4804110000. Bleached kraftliner, semi-bleached grades, or surface-treated variants are classified under different subheadings within heading 4804.
Australia has large integrated kraft pulp and paper mills — particularly in the hardwood and softwood regions of Victoria and Western Australia — that produce kraftliner grades meeting US containerboard specifications. Competitive mill economics, long-term supply contracts with US packaging companies, and the absence of significant trade-remedy measures on Australian origin have supported its position as a top supplier even with higher freight costs.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $35K | $49.8M | +$49.8M |
| CANADA | $165K | $14.2M | +$14.1M |
| GUATEMALA | -- | $14.4M | +$14.4M |
| COSTA RICA | $114K | $9.9M | +$9.8M |
| CHINA | $9K | $8.7M | +$8.7M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4804110000 | KRAFTLINER, UNCOATED UNBLEACHED IN ROLLS OR SHEETS | $2.9M | 10.08% | $268K |
KRAFTLINER, UNCOATED UNBLEACHED IN ROLLS OR SHEETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4804110000 | KRAFTLINER, UNCOATED UNBLEACHED IN ROLLS OR SHEETS | $148.9M |
KRAFTLINER, UNCOATED UNBLEACHED IN ROLLS OR SHEETS
232.2M kg
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
CARTONS, BOXES & CASES CORRUGATED PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481910
PAPER & PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED, >10% MECH.FIB.,ROLLS
HS 480261
TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES
HS 482369
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $114K | $39.2M | +$39.1M |
| Tennessee | -- | $25.4M | +$25.4M |
| Mississippi | -- | $16.9M | +$16.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $114K | $33.0M | +$32.9M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $32.3M | +$32.3M |
| GULFPORT, MS | -- | $17.5M | +$17.5M |