About HS Code 470710
This HS code specifically covers waste and scrap of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard, including corrugated paper or paperboard. It represents a high-volume, globally traded commodity crucial for the recycling industry, primarily used to produce new packaging materials like corrugated boxes and linerboard. Major paper and packaging manufacturers act as both collectors and consumers of this material. Key factors influencing international trade include contamination levels, bale density, and the fluctuating global demand for recycled content. Importers are typically large-scale recycling mills, while exporters are often countries with robust collection systems for industrial and commercial packaging waste.
Products Under This Code
Old corrugated containers (OCC), unbleached kraft paper waste, corrugated box scrap, kraft linerboard waste, brown paper bag waste, containerboard waste
Real World Examples
International Paper OCC, Smurfit Kappa recycled fiber, WestRock corrugated waste, DS Smith recovered paper
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with other types of waste paper (e.g., 470730 for newsprint) if not specifically unbleached kraft or corrugated, or with pulp from recycled paper (470620) which is a processed product.
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.
Products Classified Under 4707.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
China and India are the largest importers, while the USA and European countries are major exporters of this valuable recycling material.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 470710?
HS code 470710 covers: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard. This HS code specifically covers waste and scrap of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard, including corrugated paper or paperboard. It represents a high-volume, globally traded commodity crucial for the recycling industry, primarily used to produce new packaging materials like corrugated boxes and linerboard. Major paper and packaging manufacturers act as both collectors and consumers of this material. Key factors influencing international trade include contamination levels, bale density, and the fluctuating global demand for recycled content. Importers are typically large-scale recycling mills, while exporters are often countries with robust collection systems for industrial and commercial packaging waste.
What products fall under HS code 470710?
Old corrugated containers (OCC), unbleached kraft paper waste, corrugated box scrap, kraft linerboard waste, brown paper bag waste, containerboard waste
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470710?
Can be confused with other types of waste paper (e.g., 470730 for newsprint) if not specifically unbleached kraft or corrugated, or with pulp from recycled paper (470620) which is a processed product.
How is HS code 470710 structured?
HS code 470710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (47) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.