Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp
In plain English
This category covers pulp made from wood or other fibrous cellulosic materials, specifically including mechanical wood pulp. The classification divides these goods into a single group that encompasses both general wood pulp and mechanical wood pulp without further subdivision.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp
Chapter 47 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Paper bags / packaging fall under Chapter 48 not 47.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 47
- 4702 — Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
- 4703 — Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades
- 4704 — Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades
- 4705 — Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping…
- 4706 — Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or pape…
- 4707 — Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard