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U.S. imports of bleached uncoated sack kraft paper, rolls or sheets (HS 480429) totaled $5.3M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBleached sack kraft paper combines the high-extensibility, burst-resistant construction of sack-grade stock with a brighter, more printable surface, making it the preferred choice for retail-visible multiwall bags in food, pet food, and specialty chemical applications. The bleaching step differentiates it from the unbleached grade (480421) and commands a price premium tied to pulp brightness and cleanliness specifications. Canada leads US supply, with Sweden and Finland as major European sources. The heading resolves to a single US tariff line, 4804290000, and importers should retain mill documentation confirming both the bleaching treatment and the extensibility properties that qualify the paper as sack-grade rather than general wrapping stock.
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The key distinction is the paper's extensibility and energy-absorption characteristics, which are engineered into sack kraft during manufacture to allow bags to absorb impact without tearing. General wrapping paper lacks these properties. Mill certificates specifying extensibility values and the paper's intended sack end-use are the primary supporting documents for a 480429 classification over 480439.
Czech Republic mills supply bleached sack kraft paper to the US market as part of Central Europe's integrated kraft pulp and paper sector. Buyers sourcing from Czech suppliers should confirm current EU-origin trade-remedy status and ensure documentation clearly identifies the mill of manufacture, as origin verification is important when multiple European sources are in play.
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