4804.11.00.00 - Unbleached

This HTS classification, 4804.11.00.00, specifically identifies unbleached kraft paper and paperboard. These are uncoated products made through the kraft process, characterized by their inherent strength and brown color due to the unbleached pulp. They are typically supplied in rolls or sheets and are intended for a variety of industrial applications, most commonly in the packaging sector for the production of corrugated cardboard.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4804.19.00.00, which covers "Other" uncoated kraft paper and paperboard. The key differentiator here is the "Unbleached" designation. While both fall under the broader heading of uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, 4804.11.00.00 is exclusively for products that have not undergone a bleaching process to achieve a whiter appearance. This distinction is crucial for customs purposes as it reflects a fundamental characteristic of the paper's production and visual properties.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 4804.11.00.00. The classification is considered definitive for unbleached kraft paper and paperboard that meets the criteria of heading 4804 but is not otherwise specified. It is important to ensure that the goods are indeed uncoated and manufactured via the kraft process, and that they are not specifically classified under heading 4802 (uncoated paper and paperboard, other than kraft paper and paperboard) or 4803 (toilet paper, handkerchief, sanitary, towel, etc.).