HS 4701 — Mechanical pulp
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 47 Pulp of wood and waste
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 47
Chapter 47 Pulp of wood and waste
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 4701 covers
Mechanical, chemical and other wood pulp, and recovered paper and paperboard waste.
Classification notes
Pulping method and source (wood vs recovered) drive classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 4701
What is HS 4701?
Mechanical pulp is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 47 (Pulp of wood and waste). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 4701?
Mechanical pulp covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 4701 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 4701 products?
Pulping method and source (wood vs recovered) drive classification.