HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4707.10 – Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard
HS code 4707.10 is the 6-digit subheading for paper or paperboard, waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard. It is used for old corrugated containers (OCC), unbleached kraft paper waste, corrugated box scrap, kraft linerboard waste and brown paper bag waste.
What HS 4707.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Old corrugated containers (OCC)
- Unbleached kraft paper waste
- Corrugated box scrap
- Kraft linerboard waste
- Brown paper bag waste
- Containerboard waste
- Examples
- International Paper OCC
- Smurfit Kappa recycled fiber
- WestRock corrugated waste
- DS Smith recovered paper
Codes often confused with 4707.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470710 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.5% of its imports here ($9.9M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.5B 34% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $515M 11% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $259M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $599M 14% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$589M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $576M 13% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.5% of its imports here ($9.9M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $4.4B 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 4707.10
Brazil does not split HS 4707.10: its NCM code is 4707.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 47.07 →
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 4707.10
What is HS code 470710?
HS code 470710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 34% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($515M) and the Netherlands ($259M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 470710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470710 in UN Comtrade data were India ($599M, 14% of world imports), Vietnam (about $589M) and Malaysia ($576M). World imports came to about $4.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.5% of its imports here ($9.9M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470710?
In Brazil, HS code 470710 is NCM 4707.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.