HS Code 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

Q: Is HS code 4707 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 4707 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 4707 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 4707?

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 4707.

What is HS Code 4707

HS Code 4707 covers Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 47 (Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard), Section X. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 4707 Waste and scrap of paper and 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 4707

Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

HS Code 470710

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard

HS Code 470720

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

HS Code 470730

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)

HS Code 470790

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap

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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 Waste Paper HS 4707

HS Code 470710

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard

HS Code 470720

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

HS Code 470730

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)

HS Code 470790

Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 4707?

HS code 4707 covers Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard, a heading within Chapter 47 (Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 4707 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 4707 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 4707?