Section X · Pulp, Paper & Print · Chapter 47
Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard
About chapter 47
Chapter 47 covers pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard: the raw feedstock for the paper industry covered in finished form under chapter 48.
Classification tip: Chemical versus mechanical wood pulp are classified separately, and recovered/recycled paper for repulping has its own subheading distinct from virgin pulp, which matters for countries with recycled-content import incentives.
21 six-digit codes
Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp
1 code4701.00Wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp
Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
1 code4702.00Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades
4 codes4703.11Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood4703.19Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood4703.21Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood4703.29Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades
4 codes4704.11Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood4704.19Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood4704.21Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood4704.29Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
1 code4705.00Wood pulp; obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material
6 codes4706.10Pulp; cotton linters pulp4706.20Pulp; of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard4706.30Pulp; of bamboo4706.91Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, mechanical4706.92Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, chemical4706.93Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes
Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard
4 codes4707.10Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard4707.20Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass4707.30Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)4707.90Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
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Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 4701-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 47 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 47 cover?
Chapter 47 of the Harmonized System covers: pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard. It belongs to section X (Pulp, Paper & Print) and contains 7 four-digit headings, 4701–4707.
How many HS codes are in chapter 47?
Chapter 47 contains 7 four-digit headings and 21 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 4701 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 47?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.