HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4706.10 – Pulp; cotton linters pulp
HS code 4706.10 is the 6-digit subheading for pulp, cotton linters pulp. It is used for cotton linter pulp for banknotes, dissolving pulp for rayon, cellulose acetate pulp, filter paper pulp and medical-grade cotton pulp.
What HS 4706.10 covers
This HS code covers cotton linters pulp, a highly refined cellulosic material derived from the short fibers adhering to cottonseeds after ginning. Unlike wood pulp, it's known for its exceptional purity and high alpha-cellulose content, making it a premium raw material. It's primarily traded internationally for specialized applications, not general papermaking. Key importers are manufacturers of high-quality paper (like banknotes or filter paper), chemical derivatives (such as cellulose acetate for plastics and textiles), and medical products. Exporters are typically countries with significant cotton production and advanced processing capabilities. Trade often involves strict quality control for purity and consistency, as well as adherence to sustainability standards for cotton sourcing.
- Covers
- Cotton linter pulp for banknotes
- Dissolving pulp for rayon
- Cellulose acetate pulp
- Filter paper pulp
- Medical-grade cotton pulp
- Specialty paper pulp
- Examples
- Buckeye Technologies cotton linter pulp
- Rayonier Advanced Materials dissolving pulp
- Eastman Chemical cellulose esters
- Lenzing AG specialty fibers
Codes often confused with 4706.10
Common mistake. This can be confused with other chemical wood pulps (e.g., 4703) if its cotton linter origin isn't clearly specified, or with raw cotton (5201) if not processed into pulp form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470610 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 17% 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 China $139M 52% of world exports
- 2 United States $86M 32% of world exports
- 3 Uzbekistan* ~$33M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $268M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $49M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 10% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $27M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $287M 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 4706.10
Brazil does not split HS 4706.10: its NCM code is 4706.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 47.06 →
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 4706.10
What is HS code 470610?
HS code 470610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pulp; cotton linters pulp. This HS code covers cotton linters pulp, a highly refined cellulosic material derived from the short fibers adhering to cottonseeds after ginning. Unlike wood pulp, it's known for its exceptional purity and high alpha-cellulose content, making it a premium raw material. It's primarily traded internationally for specialized applications, not general papermaking. Key importers are manufacturers of high-quality paper (like banknotes or filter paper), chemical derivatives (such as cellulose acetate for plastics and textiles), and medical products. Exporters are typically countries with significant cotton production and advanced processing capabilities. Trade often involves strict quality control for purity and consistency, as well as adherence to sustainability standards for cotton sourcing.
What products fall under HS code 470610?
Cotton linter pulp for banknotes, dissolving pulp for rayon, cellulose acetate pulp, filter paper pulp, medical-grade cotton pulp, specialty paper pulp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470610?
This can be confused with other chemical wood pulps (e.g., 4703) if its cotton linter origin isn't clearly specified, or with raw cotton (5201) if not processed into pulp form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($139M, 52% of world exports), the United States ($86M) and Uzbekistan (about $33M). World exports came to about $268M, 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 470610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470610 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($49M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Brazil ($27M). World imports came to about $287M, 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 470610 structured?
HS code 470610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (47) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470610?
In Brazil, HS code 470610 is NCM 4706.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.