HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4706.30 – Pulp; of bamboo

HS code 4706.30 is the 6-digit subheading for pulp, of bamboo. It is used for bleached bamboo pulp, unbleached bamboo pulp, bamboo dissolving pulp, bamboo kraft pulp and bamboo viscose pulp.

What HS 4706.30 covers

Bamboo pulp falls under this HS code, representing an increasingly important non-wood fiber source in the global pulp and paper market. Valued for its rapid renewability and unique fiber properties, bamboo pulp is traded as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood pulps. It finds applications in specialty papers, tissue products, and even textiles (viscose). Countries with abundant bamboo resources, primarily in Asia, are key exporters, while manufacturers worldwide seeking sustainable and distinct fiber characteristics are the main importers. Trade often involves assessing the pulp's strength, brightness, and suitability for specific end-uses, with growing emphasis on sustainable harvesting and processing practices.

Covers
  • Bleached bamboo pulp
  • Unbleached bamboo pulp
  • Bamboo dissolving pulp
  • Bamboo kraft pulp
  • Bamboo viscose pulp
  • Bamboo tissue pulp
Examples
  • Sichuan Neijiang Shunjie Bamboo Pulp
  • Yibin Paper Industry bamboo pulp
  • Asia Symbol bamboo pulp
  • Sateri bamboo viscose

Codes often confused with 4706.30

Common mistake. Can be mistaken for other non-wood pulps (470691, 470692) if not specifically identified as bamboo, or even wood pulp (4703) due to similar end-uses.

4706.91Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, mechanical4706.92Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, chemical47.03Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades

Top exporters and importers of HS code 470630, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470630 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 14% 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. 1 China $13M
  2. 2 Germany $11M
  3. 3 Italy $569K

World total: $26M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $4.3M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$3.4M
  3. 3 Germany $2.4M

World total: $30M 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 4706.30

Brazil does not split HS 4706.30: its NCM code is 4706.30.00.

  1. 4706.30.00 Bamboo pulpOutras, de bambu

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 4706.30

What is HS code 470630?

HS code 470630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pulp; of bamboo. Bamboo pulp falls under this HS code, representing an increasingly important non-wood fiber source in the global pulp and paper market. Valued for its rapid renewability and unique fiber properties, bamboo pulp is traded as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood pulps. It finds applications in specialty papers, tissue products, and even textiles (viscose). Countries with abundant bamboo resources, primarily in Asia, are key exporters, while manufacturers worldwide seeking sustainable and distinct fiber characteristics are the main importers. Trade often involves assessing the pulp's strength, brightness, and suitability for specific end-uses, with growing emphasis on sustainable harvesting and processing practices.

What products fall under HS code 470630?

Bleached bamboo pulp, unbleached bamboo pulp, bamboo dissolving pulp, bamboo kraft pulp, bamboo viscose pulp, bamboo tissue pulp

What are common misclassifications for HS code 470630?

Can be mistaken for other non-wood pulps (470691, 470692) if not specifically identified as bamboo, or even wood pulp (4703) due to similar end-uses.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470630?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470630 in UN Comtrade data were China ($13M, 51% of world exports), Germany ($11M) and Italy ($569K). World exports came to about $26M, 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 470630?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470630 in UN Comtrade data were France ($4.3M, 14% of world imports), Vietnam (about $3.4M) and Germany ($2.4M). World imports came to about $30M, 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 470630 structured?

HS code 470630 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470630?

In Brazil, HS code 470630 is NCM 4706.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.