HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4707.30 – Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)

HS code 4707.30 is the 6-digit subheading for paper or paperboard, waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter). It is used for old newspapers (ONP), old magazines (OMG), telephone directories, mixed news and sorted graphic paper for deinking (SGPD).

What HS 4707.30 covers

This HS code covers waste and scrap paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, such as old newspapers, journals, and similar printed matter. It's a high-volume commodity in international trade, primarily used for recycling into new newsprint, tissue products, and some packaging grades. Trade involves large-scale collection, baling, and shipping, with an emphasis on efficient de-inking capabilities at the receiving mills. Importers are typically large paper manufacturers with the technology to process this type of recovered fiber, while exporters are often countries with mature recycling programs for residential and commercial printed materials. Market dynamics are influenced by newsprint demand and global recycling policies.

Covers
  • Old newspapers (ONP)
  • Old magazines (OMG)
  • Telephone directories
  • Mixed news
  • Sorted graphic paper for deinking (SGPD)
  • Catalogs
Examples
  • Resolute Forest Products recycled newsprint
  • SCA recycled tissue
  • various de-inking mills
  • Norske Skog recycled paper

Codes often confused with 4707.30

Common mistake. Can be confused with other waste paper types like mixed waste (470790) or even high-grade de-inking waste (470720) if not correctly identified by its mechanical pulp content.

4707.90Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap4707.20Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

Top exporters and importers of HS code 470730, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470730 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 United States $74M
  2. 2 Netherlands $70M
  3. 3 Japan $69M

World total: $738M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $176M
  2. 2 Malaysia $109M
  3. 3 Belgium $71M

World total: $833M 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 4707.30

Brazil does not split HS 4707.30: its NCM code is 4707.30.00.

  1. 4707.30.00 Recovered paper mainly of mechanical pulpPapel ou cartão, obtidos principalmente a partir de pasta mecânica (por exemplo, jornais, periódicos e impressos semelhantes)

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 4707.30

What is HS code 470730?

HS code 470730 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter). This HS code covers waste and scrap paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, such as old newspapers, journals, and similar printed matter. It's a high-volume commodity in international trade, primarily used for recycling into new newsprint, tissue products, and some packaging grades. Trade involves large-scale collection, baling, and shipping, with an emphasis on efficient de-inking capabilities at the receiving mills. Importers are typically large paper manufacturers with the technology to process this type of recovered fiber, while exporters are often countries with mature recycling programs for residential and commercial printed materials. Market dynamics are influenced by newsprint demand and global recycling policies.

What products fall under HS code 470730?

Old newspapers (ONP), old magazines (OMG), telephone directories, mixed news, sorted graphic paper for deinking (SGPD), catalogs

What are common misclassifications for HS code 470730?

Can be confused with other waste paper types like mixed waste (470790) or even high-grade de-inking waste (470720) if not correctly identified by its mechanical pulp content.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470730?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470730 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($74M, 10% of world exports), the Netherlands ($70M) and Japan ($69M). World exports came to about $738M, 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 470730?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470730 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($176M, 21% of world imports), Malaysia ($109M) and Belgium ($71M). World imports came to about $833M, 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 470730 structured?

HS code 470730 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470730?

In Brazil, HS code 470730 is NCM 4707.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.