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U.S. imports of unbleached uncoated sack kraft paper, rolls or sheets (HS 480421) totaled $12.4M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Unbleached Uncoated Sack Kraft Paper, Rolls or Sheets imports of $12.4M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSack kraft paper in its unbleached, uncoated form is the workhorse substrate for multiwall industrial bags used in cement, chemicals, flour, and pet food packaging, where high tear and burst strength are paramount. The unbleached grade retains the full tensile properties of the long-fiber kraft pulp without the strength trade-offs that can accompany bleaching. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers to the US under this heading, with Sweden and Austria representing significant European sources. All US imports classify under the single tariff line 4804210000, and importers should verify that the paper's porosity and extensibility specifications meet the end-use sack performance standards required by their customers.
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Sack kraft paper is specifically engineered for high extensibility and energy absorption, allowing bags to withstand filling, dropping, and stacking without rupturing. Customs classification as sack kraft (480421) rather than other kraft paper (480431) depends on whether the paper is manufactured and presented as sack-grade stock; mill certificates confirming extensibility values and intended end-use as sack paper support the classification.
Importers should check the current status of any antidumping or countervailing duty orders applicable to the specific country of origin, as the kraft paper sector has historically been subject to trade remedy proceedings. A licensed customs broker or trade counsel can confirm whether active orders cover a particular supplier country and tariff line.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4804210000 | SACK KRAFT PAPER UNCOATED UNBLEACHED, ROLLS/SHEETS | $12.4M | 29.08% | $12K |
SACK KRAFT PAPER UNCOATED UNBLEACHED, ROLLS/SHEETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4804210000 | SACK KRAFT PAPER UNCOATED UNBLEACHED, ROLLS/SHEETS | $8.5M |
SACK KRAFT PAPER UNCOATED UNBLEACHED, ROLLS/SHEETS
12.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $3.5M | $283K | -$3.2M |
| Georgia | $1.5M | $1.3M | -$235K |
| Washington | $432K | $2.1M | +$1.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FALLS-RANIER, MN | $6.0M | -- | -$6.0M |
| PEMBINA, ND | $4.0M | $75K | -$3.9M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |