HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4703.11 – Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood
HS code 4703.11 is the 6-digit subheading for wood pulp, chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood. It is used for unbleached softwood kraft pulp (USKP), linerboard pulp, corrugating medium pulp, sack paper pulp and specialty packaging pulp.
What HS 4703.11 covers
This category covers unbleached chemical wood pulp produced by the soda or sulphate (kraft) process, specifically from coniferous wood, and not of dissolving grades. This type of pulp, often referred to as unbleached softwood kraft pulp (USKP), is highly valued for its long, strong fibers, making it a foundational material for robust paper and board products like linerboard, sack paper, and other packaging materials. Major exporters are countries with vast coniferous forests, including Canada, the USA, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Significant importers are packaging and industrial paper manufacturers globally, particularly in Asia and Europe. Key considerations in its trade include fiber strength, consistency, and the increasing importance of sustainable forestry certifications and regulations such as EUDR and EUTR.
- Covers
- Unbleached softwood kraft pulp (USKP)
- Linerboard pulp
- Corrugating medium pulp
- Sack paper pulp
- Specialty packaging pulp
- Brown paper pulp
- Kraftliner pulp
- Examples
- International Paper (unbleached pulp)
- WestRock (packaging grades)
- Smurfit Kappa (linerboard)
- Domtar (pulp for packaging)
- Stora Enso (unbleached kraft)
Codes often confused with 4703.11
Common mistake. Often confused with bleached versions under 470321 or unbleached non-coniferous pulp under 470319, as the distinction lies in the wood type (coniferous) and the bleaching status (unbleached).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470311, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470311 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% 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 Russia* ~$212M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Canada $208M 15% of world exports
- 3 Chile $185M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $635M 43% of world imports
- 2 Germany $101M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $96M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 4703.11
Brazil does not split HS 4703.11: its NCM code is 4703.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 47.03 →
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 4703.11
What is HS code 470311?
HS code 470311 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood. This category covers unbleached chemical wood pulp produced by the soda or sulphate (kraft) process, specifically from coniferous wood, and not of dissolving grades. This type of pulp, often referred to as unbleached softwood kraft pulp (USKP), is highly valued for its long, strong fibers, making it a foundational material for robust paper and board products like linerboard, sack paper, and other packaging materials. Major exporters are countries with vast coniferous forests, including Canada, the USA, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Significant importers are packaging and industrial paper manufacturers globally, particularly in Asia and Europe. Key considerations in its trade include fiber strength, consistency, and the increasing importance of sustainable forestry certifications and regulations such as EUDR and EUTR.
What products fall under HS code 470311?
Unbleached softwood kraft pulp (USKP), Linerboard pulp, Corrugating medium pulp, Sack paper pulp, Specialty packaging pulp, Brown paper pulp, Kraftliner pulp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470311?
Often confused with bleached versions under 470321 or unbleached non-coniferous pulp under 470319, as the distinction lies in the wood type (coniferous) and the bleaching status (unbleached).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470311?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470311 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $212M, 15% of world exports), Canada ($208M) and Chile ($185M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 470311?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470311 in UN Comtrade data were China ($635M, 43% of world imports), Germany ($101M) and South Korea ($96M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 470311 structured?
HS code 470311 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (47) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470311?
In Brazil, HS code 470311 is NCM 4703.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.