HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4706.93 – Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes
HS code 4706.93 is the 6-digit subheading for pulp, of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. It is used for chemi-mechanical bagasse pulp, chemi-thermomechanical straw pulp, semi-chemical flax pulp, chemi-mechanical kenaf pulp and neutral sulfite semi-chemical (NSSC) pulp from non-wood.
What HS 4706.93 covers
This category covers pulps from non-wood cellulosic materials (excluding bamboo, recycled paper, and cotton linters) that are produced using a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. This hybrid approach, often referred to as chemi-mechanical or semi-chemical pulping, aims to achieve a balance between the high yield of mechanical pulps and the improved strength and purity of chemical pulps. These pulps are traded for specific paper and board applications where a unique blend of properties is required, such as in fluting medium, linerboard, or certain printing papers. Importers are typically mills looking for cost-effective fibers with enhanced performance characteristics. Trade often focuses on the specific process used and the resulting fiber properties.
- Covers
- Chemi-mechanical bagasse pulp
- Chemi-thermomechanical straw pulp
- Semi-chemical flax pulp
- Chemi-mechanical kenaf pulp
- Neutral sulfite semi-chemical (NSSC) pulp from non-wood
- Examples
- Naini Papers bagasse pulp
- various specialty paper mills utilizing agricultural waste
- packaging board manufacturers
Codes often confused with 4706.93
Common mistake. Often confused with purely mechanical (470691) or purely chemical (470692) pulps from similar non-wood sources, or even chemi-mechanical wood pulps (4702) if the raw material isn't specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470693, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470693 in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 73% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 48% 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 Philippines $72M 73% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $12M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $3.7M 3.7% of world exports
World total: $99M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $87M 48% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $31M 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $17M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $179M 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 4706.93
Brazil does not split HS 4706.93: its NCM code is 4706.93.00.
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 4706.93
What is HS code 470693?
HS code 470693 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. This category covers pulps from non-wood cellulosic materials (excluding bamboo, recycled paper, and cotton linters) that are produced using a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. This hybrid approach, often referred to as chemi-mechanical or semi-chemical pulping, aims to achieve a balance between the high yield of mechanical pulps and the improved strength and purity of chemical pulps. These pulps are traded for specific paper and board applications where a unique blend of properties is required, such as in fluting medium, linerboard, or certain printing papers. Importers are typically mills looking for cost-effective fibers with enhanced performance characteristics. Trade often focuses on the specific process used and the resulting fiber properties.
What products fall under HS code 470693?
Chemi-mechanical bagasse pulp, chemi-thermomechanical straw pulp, semi-chemical flax pulp, chemi-mechanical kenaf pulp, neutral sulfite semi-chemical (NSSC) pulp from non-wood
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470693?
Often confused with purely mechanical (470691) or purely chemical (470692) pulps from similar non-wood sources, or even chemi-mechanical wood pulps (4702) if the raw material isn't specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470693?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470693 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($72M, 73% of world exports), Czechia ($12M) and the United States ($3.7M). World exports came to about $99M, 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 470693?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470693 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($87M, 48% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($31M) and Germany ($17M). World imports came to about $179M, 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 470693 structured?
HS code 470693 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 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470693?
In Brazil, HS code 470693 is NCM 4706.93.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.