HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4703.19 – Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood
HS code 4703.19 is the 6-digit subheading for wood pulp, chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood. It is used for unbleached hardwood kraft pulp (UHKP), corrugating medium pulp (hardwood), packaging board pulp, printing paper base pulp and specialty paper pulp.
What HS 4703.19 covers
This HS code identifies unbleached chemical wood pulp, produced via the soda or sulphate (kraft) process, derived from non-coniferous wood, and not of dissolving grades. This type of pulp, often called unbleached hardwood kraft pulp (UHKP), is characterized by shorter fibers compared to softwood pulp, contributing to bulk, opacity, and smoothness in paper and board products. It is widely used in applications where these properties are desired, such as certain printing papers and packaging boards. Major exporters include countries with extensive hardwood plantations, like Brazil, Indonesia, and parts of North America. Importers are typically paper and packaging manufacturers worldwide, with strong demand from Asia and Europe. Compliance with sustainable forestry practices, as mandated by regulations like EUDR and EUTR, is crucial for market access.
- Covers
- Unbleached hardwood kraft pulp (UHKP)
- Corrugating medium pulp (hardwood)
- Packaging board pulp
- Printing paper base pulp
- Specialty paper pulp
- Brown hardwood pulp
- Containerboard pulp
- Examples
- Suzano (unbleached eucalyptus pulp)
- Fibria (now part of Suzano)
- Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)
- Eldorado Brasil Celulose
- Klabin (packaging grades)
Codes often confused with 4703.19
Common mistake. Can be mistaken for unbleached coniferous pulp (470311) or bleached non-coniferous pulp (470329), with the key differentiators being the wood source (non-coniferous) and the unbleached state.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470319, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470319 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 35% 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 $23M 64% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $8.5M 24% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.7M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $17M 35% of world imports
- 2 China $16M 32% of world imports
- 3 France $6.4M 13% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 4703.19
Brazil does not split HS 4703.19: its NCM code is 4703.19.00.
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 4703.19
What is HS code 470319?
HS code 470319 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 non-coniferous wood. This HS code identifies unbleached chemical wood pulp, produced via the soda or sulphate (kraft) process, derived from non-coniferous wood, and not of dissolving grades. This type of pulp, often called unbleached hardwood kraft pulp (UHKP), is characterized by shorter fibers compared to softwood pulp, contributing to bulk, opacity, and smoothness in paper and board products. It is widely used in applications where these properties are desired, such as certain printing papers and packaging boards. Major exporters include countries with extensive hardwood plantations, like Brazil, Indonesia, and parts of North America. Importers are typically paper and packaging manufacturers worldwide, with strong demand from Asia and Europe. Compliance with sustainable forestry practices, as mandated by regulations like EUDR and EUTR, is crucial for market access.
What products fall under HS code 470319?
Unbleached hardwood kraft pulp (UHKP), Corrugating medium pulp (hardwood), Packaging board pulp, Printing paper base pulp, Specialty paper pulp, Brown hardwood pulp, Containerboard pulp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470319?
Can be mistaken for unbleached coniferous pulp (470311) or bleached non-coniferous pulp (470329), with the key differentiators being the wood source (non-coniferous) and the unbleached state.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470319?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470319 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($23M, 64% of world exports), Thailand ($8.5M) and Italy ($1.7M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 470319?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470319 in UN Comtrade data were India ($17M, 35% of world imports), China ($16M) and France ($6.4M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 470319 structured?
HS code 470319 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470319?
In Brazil, HS code 470319 is NCM 4703.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.