HS Code 47: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

Q: Is HS code 47 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 47 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 47 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 47?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 47.

What is HS Code 47

HS Code 47 covers Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section X (Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof). The two digits "47" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "47" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 47 Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard Cover?

Section X

Chapters (47-49) Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Chapter 47

Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

HS Code 4701

Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp

HS Code 4702

Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades

HS Code 4703

Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades

HS Code 4704

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

HS Code 4705

Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes

HS Code 4706

Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material

HS Code 4707

Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

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What HS Codes for Wood Pulp and Waste Paper Do Not Cover

Chapter 47 covers pulp of wood and other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered paper. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Paper and paperboard (finished)

Chapter 48

Cotton linters and textile-grade cellulose

Chapter 14 or 55

Cellulose chemical derivatives

Chapter 39

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Wood Pulp and Waste Paper HS 47

HS Code 4701

Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp

HS Code 4702

Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades

HS Code 4703

Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades

HS Code 4704

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

HS Code 4705

Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes

HS Code 4706

Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material

HS Code 4707

Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

HS Code 470100

Wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp

HS Code 470200

Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades

HS Code 470311

Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 47?

HS code 47 covers Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard, one of the chapter 47 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 47 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 47 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 47?