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HS HEADING 4704

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

In plain English

This category covers chemical wood pulp made using the sulphite process, excluding materials intended for dissolving grades. The items are divided based on whether the source wood comes from coniferous or non-coniferous trees. Additionally, the classification distinguishes between pulp that is unbleached and pulp that is semi-bleached or bleached.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

4704.11

Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood

4704.19

Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood

4704.21

Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood

4704.29

Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood

Chapter 47 classification notes

Chapter 47 covers significant bulk commodity trade; environmental + sustainability certification (FSC, PEFC) increasingly important at destination.

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 47

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