HTS Chapter 47: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste paper
HTS Chapter 47 covers Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste paper. Browse 4 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 47 covers wood pulp, other fiber-based pulp, and recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard. Representative categories include chemical woodpulp made by soda or sulfate processes, chemical woodpulp made by the sulfite process, pulp made from recovered paper or other fibrous cellulosic material, and recovered paper and paperboard. The product’s material, production process, condition, and whether it is a dissolving grade can affect classification.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is organized from broad to specific: chapter, heading, subheading, and usually a 10-digit statistical classification code. A merchant should first determine whether the item is actually pulp or recovered paper covered by Chapter 47, rather than a finished paper product, paperboard product, wood product, or another excluded good. Then compare the relevant headings and subheadings, using the legal descriptions, chapter notes, section notes, and applicable statistical provisions. If the facts are unclear, a customs broker or binding classification ruling may be needed.
What to check
- Confirm the product’s actual material and condition: pulp, recovered paper or paperboard, or another fibrous cellulosic material.
- Identify the manufacturing process, such as soda, sulfate, or sulfite processing, and verify whether the pulp is a dissolving grade.
- Check whether the product is excluded from Chapter 47 or belongs in another chapter, such as finished paper and paperboard in Chapter 48.
- Read the complete heading and subheading descriptions, chapter notes, section notes, and statistical suffixes before selecting the 10-digit code.
- Review the current Chapter 99 provisions and any applicable additional duties, exclusions, or reporting requirements for the product’s origin and circumstances.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 4703 | Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades: | 2 |
| 4704 | Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades: | 0 |
| 4706 | Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material: | 0 |
| 4707 | Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard: | 2 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 47
What does HTS Chapter 47 cover?
HTS Chapter 47 covers Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste paper. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 47 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.