HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4705.00 – Wood pulp; obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
HS code 4705.00 is the 6-digit subheading for wood pulp, obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes. It is used for chemi-mechanical pulp (CMP), chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (CTMP), bleached chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (BCTMP), printing paper pulp (CTMP) and tissue paper pulp (CTMP).
What HS 4705.00 covers
This HS code covers wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes, commonly known as chemi-mechanical pulp (CMP) or chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (CTMP). This hybrid approach aims to achieve a balance of high yield (like mechanical pulp) with improved strength and brightness (like chemical pulp), often at a lower cost than pure chemical pulps. These pulps are widely used in printing and writing papers, tissue, and various board products, offering good bulk, opacity, and stiffness. Major producers are found in countries with abundant wood resources, particularly in North America and Europe, with demand from paper manufacturers globally. The trade is influenced by the need for cost-effective, high-performance fibers, and compliance with sustainable forestry regulations like EUDR and EUTR is increasingly important for market access.
- Covers
- Chemi-mechanical pulp (CMP)
- Chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (CTMP)
- Bleached chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (BCTMP)
- Printing paper pulp (CTMP)
- Tissue paper pulp (CTMP)
- Folding boxboard pulp
- Newsprint pulp
- LWC paper pulp
- Examples
- Resolute Forest Products (CTMP)
- Canfor Pulp (BCTMP)
- SCA (CTMP)
- West Fraser (BCTMP)
- Kruger Products (CTMP for tissue)
Codes often confused with 4705.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with purely mechanical wood pulp (470100) or purely chemical wood pulp (470200, 4703xx, 4704xx), as the defining characteristic is the combination of both mechanical and chemical processes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470500, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470500 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% 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 Canada $694M 51% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $212M 15% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $172M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $570M 32% of world imports
- 2 India $310M 17% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $227M 13% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 4705.00
Brazil does not split HS 4705.00: its NCM code is 4705.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 47.05 →
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 4705.00
What is HS code 470500?
HS code 470500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood pulp; obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes. This HS code covers wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes, commonly known as chemi-mechanical pulp (CMP) or chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (CTMP). This hybrid approach aims to achieve a balance of high yield (like mechanical pulp) with improved strength and brightness (like chemical pulp), often at a lower cost than pure chemical pulps. These pulps are widely used in printing and writing papers, tissue, and various board products, offering good bulk, opacity, and stiffness. Major producers are found in countries with abundant wood resources, particularly in North America and Europe, with demand from paper manufacturers globally. The trade is influenced by the need for cost-effective, high-performance fibers, and compliance with sustainable forestry regulations like EUDR and EUTR is increasingly important for market access.
What products fall under HS code 470500?
Chemi-mechanical pulp (CMP), Chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (CTMP), Bleached chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (BCTMP), Printing paper pulp (CTMP), Tissue paper pulp (CTMP), Folding boxboard pulp, Newsprint pulp, LWC paper pulp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470500?
Can be confused with purely mechanical wood pulp (470100) or purely chemical wood pulp (470200, 4703xx, 4704xx), as the defining characteristic is the combination of both mechanical and chemical processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470500?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470500 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($694M, 51% of world exports), Sweden ($212M) and Indonesia ($172M). 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 470500?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470500 in UN Comtrade data were China ($570M, 32% of world imports), India ($310M) and Egypt ($227M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 470500 structured?
HS code 470500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (47) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) 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 470500?
In Brazil, HS code 470500 is NCM 4705.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.