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HS 48.04 Heading · Pulp, Paper & Paperboard

Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

HS heading 48.04 covers Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. Within Chapter 48 it splits into 12 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$107.6M
Share of Chapter 48
4.2%
Rank in its chapter
#8 of 22

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 48.04 covers Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with kraft paper and paperboard — into 12 duty lines shown below. India exports coated and uncoated paper, paperboard, cartons and converted stationery and packaging. India exported $107.6M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 4.2% of all Chapter 48 exports, ranking #8 of 22 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

48.04 is the four-digit HS heading for uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or s. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many pulp, paper & paperboard lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 48.04

The Harmonised System breaks Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 into these 12 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

4804.11

Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.19

Kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.21

Kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.29

Kraft paper and paperboard; sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.31

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.39

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.41

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.42

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight between 150 and 225g/m2, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets

4804.49

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.4, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.51

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

4804.52

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, bleached uniformly throughout, more than 95% of total fibre content consists of chemically processed wood fibres, in rolls or sheets

4804.59

Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803

Top destinations for Chapter 48 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 USA $442.4M
#2 United Arab Emirates $373.9M
#3 United Kingdom $135.7M
#4 Sri Lanka $131.3M
#5 Saudi Arabia $98.8M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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