HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4701.00 – Wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp
HS code 4701.00 is the 6-digit subheading for wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp. It is used for groundwood pulp, refiner mechanical pulp (RMP), thermomechanical pulp (TMP), chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) and stone groundwood pulp (SGW).
What HS 4701.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Groundwood pulp
- Refiner mechanical pulp (RMP)
- Thermomechanical pulp (TMP)
- Chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP)
- Stone groundwood pulp (SGW)
- Pressure groundwood pulp (PGW)
- Deinked mechanical pulp
- Examples
- UPM (Finnish pulp producer)
- Stora Enso (Swedish/Finnish pulp and paper company)
- Canfor Pulp (Canadian producer)
- Resolute Forest Products (North American producer)
- SCA
Codes often confused with 4701.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470100 in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 New Zealand $93M 40% of world exports
- 2 Germany $41M 18% of world exports
- 3 Norway $29M 12% of world exports
World total: $230M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $25M 16% of world imports
- 2 Italy $17M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $17M 10% of world imports
World total: $158M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4701.00
Brazil does not split HS 4701.00: its NCM code is 4701.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 47.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 4701.00
What is HS code 470100?
HS code 470100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470100 in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($93M, 40% of world exports), Germany ($41M) and Norway ($29M). World exports came to about $230M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 470100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470100 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($25M, 16% of world imports), Italy ($17M) and France ($17M). World imports came to about $158M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470100?
In Brazil, HS code 470100 is NCM 4701.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.