About HS Code 470100
This HS code specifically covers mechanical wood pulp, a fundamental raw material in the global paper and board industry. Produced by physically grinding wood, it retains most of the wood's lignin, which imparts high opacity and bulk, making it ideal for products like newsprint, tissue, and packaging. Unlike chemical pulps, its production is less chemically intensive but more energy-consuming. It is a high-volume commodity in international trade, with major importers being paper mills and board manufacturers worldwide. Exporters are typically countries with vast, sustainably managed forest resources and advanced pulp production facilities. Key considerations in trade include compliance with regulations like EUDR and EUTR, ensuring sustainable forestry practices, managing energy costs for production, and responding to global demand fluctuations for paper products.
Products Under This Code
Groundwood pulp, Refiner mechanical pulp (RMP), Thermomechanical pulp (TMP), Chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP), Stone groundwood pulp (SGW), Pressure groundwood pulp (PGW), Deinked mechanical pulp
Real World Examples
UPM (Finnish pulp producer), Stora Enso (Swedish/Finnish pulp and paper company), Canfor Pulp (Canadian producer), Resolute Forest Products (North American producer), SCA
Common Misclassification
Frequently confused with 470200 (chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades) or 4703 (chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate). The distinction is the *mechanical* process of pulping, which retains lignin, versus chemical processes.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4701.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
Canada, Sweden, Finland, and the USA are major exporters, while China, Germany, and the USA are significant importers for paper manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 470100?
HS code 470100 covers: Wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp. This HS code specifically covers mechanical wood pulp, a fundamental raw material in the global paper and board industry. Produced by physically grinding wood, it retains most of the wood's lignin, which imparts high opacity and bulk, making it ideal for products like newsprint, tissue, and packaging. Unlike chemical pulps, its production is less chemically intensive but more energy-consuming. It is a high-volume commodity in international trade, with major importers being paper mills and board manufacturers worldwide. Exporters are typically countries with vast, sustainably managed forest resources and advanced pulp production facilities. Key considerations in trade include compliance with regulations like EUDR and EUTR, ensuring sustainable forestry practices, managing energy costs for production, and responding to global demand fluctuations for paper products.
What products fall under HS code 470100?
Groundwood pulp, Refiner mechanical pulp (RMP), Thermomechanical pulp (TMP), Chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP), Stone groundwood pulp (SGW), Pressure groundwood pulp (PGW), Deinked mechanical pulp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470100?
Frequently confused with 470200 (chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades) or 4703 (chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate). The distinction is the *mechanical* process of pulping, which retains lignin, versus chemical processes.
How is HS code 470100 structured?
HS code 470100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (47) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.