HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4702.00 – Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
HS code 4702.00 is the 6-digit subheading for wood pulp, chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades. It is used for dissolving wood pulp (DWP), viscose grade pulp, lyocell grade pulp, acetate grade pulp and cellophane grade pulp.
What HS 4702.00 covers
This HS code encompasses chemical wood pulp of "dissolving grades," a highly purified form of cellulose pulp distinct from pulps used for paper. It is a critical raw material for non-paper applications, primarily in the textile industry for producing regenerated cellulose fibers like viscose rayon, lyocell, and acetate. It's also used in cellophane, nitrocellulose, and various specialty chemicals. Major producers are typically found in countries with extensive forest resources and advanced pulping technologies, such as Canada, Brazil, the Nordic countries, and Indonesia. Key importers are textile manufacturing hubs, particularly in Asia (e.g., China, India). The trade in dissolving pulp is influenced by global demand for sustainable textiles and strict quality specifications, with regulations like EUDR and EUTR increasingly impacting sourcing practices to ensure deforestation-free supply chains.
- Covers
- Dissolving wood pulp (DWP)
- Viscose grade pulp
- Lyocell grade pulp
- Acetate grade pulp
- Cellophane grade pulp
- Nitrocellulose grade pulp
- Specialty chemical pulp
- Examples
- Lenzing AG (for Tencel/Viscose)
- Birla Cellulose
- Sateri
- Sappi (dissolving pulp division)
- Rayonier Advanced Materials
Codes often confused with 4702.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other chemical wood pulps like 4703 (soda or sulphate) or 4704 (sulphite) if its specific "dissolving grades" characteristic, indicating high purity for non-paper uses, is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470200 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% 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 Brazil $1.1B 16% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $991M 14% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $907M 13% of world exports
World total: $6.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.2B 58% of world imports
- 2 India $781M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $520M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $7.3B 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 4702.00
Brazil does not split HS 4702.00: its NCM code is 4702.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 47.02 →
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 4702.00
What is HS code 470200?
HS code 470200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades. This HS code encompasses chemical wood pulp of "dissolving grades," a highly purified form of cellulose pulp distinct from pulps used for paper. It is a critical raw material for non-paper applications, primarily in the textile industry for producing regenerated cellulose fibers like viscose rayon, lyocell, and acetate. It's also used in cellophane, nitrocellulose, and various specialty chemicals. Major producers are typically found in countries with extensive forest resources and advanced pulping technologies, such as Canada, Brazil, the Nordic countries, and Indonesia. Key importers are textile manufacturing hubs, particularly in Asia (e.g., China, India). The trade in dissolving pulp is influenced by global demand for sustainable textiles and strict quality specifications, with regulations like EUDR and EUTR increasingly impacting sourcing practices to ensure deforestation-free supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 470200?
Dissolving wood pulp (DWP), Viscose grade pulp, Lyocell grade pulp, Acetate grade pulp, Cellophane grade pulp, Nitrocellulose grade pulp, Specialty chemical pulp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470200?
This code can be confused with other chemical wood pulps like 4703 (soda or sulphate) or 4704 (sulphite) if its specific "dissolving grades" characteristic, indicating high purity for non-paper uses, is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470200 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($1.1B, 16% of world exports), Indonesia ($991M) and South Africa ($907M). World exports came to about $6.9B, 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 470200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470200 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.2B, 58% of world imports), India ($781M) and Germany ($520M). World imports came to about $7.3B, 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 470200 structured?
HS code 470200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (47) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) 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 470200?
In Brazil, HS code 470200 is NCM 4702.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.