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

Q: Is HS code 470790 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 470790 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 470790 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 470790?

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 470790.

What is HS Code 470790

HS Code 470790 covers Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section X — 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 · Heading 4707 — Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does 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 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 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.

Top Trading Countries for Other Paper Waste and Scrap HS 470790

United States of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 470790?

HS code 470790 covers Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 47 (Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard), Heading 4707, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 470790 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 470790 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 470790?