HS Code 4702Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
1 six-digit code · Heading 2 of 7 in Chapter 47 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4702 is where customs sorts dissolving pulp, a pure kind of chemical wood pulp. Read on to see what belongs here, how it differs from nearby pulp headings, and where to look for trade records.
Heading 4702does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades” classify at the single six-digit code 470200. The heading is number 2 of 7 in Chapter 47, Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard, which runs to 21 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4702
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 470200 | Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades |
What HS code 4702 covers
Dissolving pulp is made to be broken down and turned into something else. Mills use pure cellulose from wood and treat it with chemicals. Buyers then dissolve it to make products such as viscose fibre. That end use is what sets these grades apart from ordinary paper pulp.
You may see the same goods written as HSN code 4702 or as HS 470200. The two forms point to the same place. HSN is the name some countries use for their own version of the system.
Many countries add more digits after 470200 for their own tariff lists. These longer codes start with the same six digits, but each country sets its own. Check your local customs source for the exact number you must put on a form.
HS 4702 vs other wood pulp headings
Two questions sort most wood pulp: how was it made, and is it a dissolving grade? Heading 4702 is the answer when the pulp is chemical and is meant for dissolving.
Heading 4703 is the nearest neighbour. It holds chemical pulp made by the soda or sulphate method, but only when it is not a dissolving grade. Heading 4704 works the same way for the sulphite method. So the difference between HS 4702 and 4703 is the grade, not the cooking method.
Other headings cover different pulps. Mechanical pulp, made by grinding wood, sits in 4701. Pulp made with both grinding and chemicals sits in 4705. Pulp from recovered paper or other plant fibre sits in 4706. Used paper and board themselves sit in 4707, and they are not pulp at all.
How to pick the right code for dissolving pulp
Begin with the process. If the wood was only ground, look at 4701. If grinding and chemicals were both used, look at 4705. If chemicals alone were used, keep going.
Then check the grade. A dissolving grade goes to 470200. A chemical pulp that is not a dissolving grade goes to 4703 or 4704, depending on the cooking method. Pulp that comes from recovered paper is a separate case under 4706.
Still not sure? Run your product description through the HS code classifier. Duty and tax rates are set by each country, so they are not listed here. Ask your local customs source before you ship.
Import and export data for dissolving pulp
Trade records show who is moving this pulp. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage is 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product. Enter 470200 to find records for dissolving pulp, or book a free demo and see it with your own product.
Related
- Chapter 47 wood pulp and recovered paper HS codes
- HS 4701 mechanical wood pulp
- HS 4703 sulphate wood pulp
- HS 4704 sulphite wood pulp
- HS 4705 mechanical and chemical wood pulp
- HS 4706 recovered fibre pulp
- HS 4707 waste paper and paperboard
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Nearby headings in Chapter 47
- 4701Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp1 code
- 4703Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades4 codes
- 4704Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades4 codes
- 4705Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping…1 code
- 4706Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard…6 codes
- 4707Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard4 codes
Who ships under 4702?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section X: Pulp of Wood; Paper and Paperboard, chapters 47–49.
HS Code 4702: common questions
What is HS code 4702?
Customs uses it to sort this pulp apart from other kinds.
Under which chapter does HSN code 4702 fall?
It falls in Chapter 47, the pulp chapter at the start of the paper section of the system.
What is the difference between HS 4702 and 4703 wood pulp?
Heading 4702 is for dissolving grades.
What is the dissolving pulp HS code?
Use 470200. Chemical pulps that are not dissolving grades go to 4703 or 4704 instead.
Is 470200 the same as my country's tariff code?
Not always. Countries often add digits to 470200 for their own tariffs, so check your customs authority for the full national code.
Where can I find HS 470200 import data and buyers?
Use the import data, export data, buyer data and supplier data pages on this site, then search for 470200. A free demo can show you records for your own product.
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