HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4707.90 – Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
HS code 4707.90 is the 6-digit subheading for paper or paperboard, waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap. It is used for mixed paper, unsorted waste paper, mixed residential paper, industrial mixed paper and municipal solid waste paper.
What HS 4707.90 covers
This 'basket' HS code captures all other waste and scrap paper or paperboard not specifically classified in the preceding subheadings of 4707, including unsorted waste and scrap. It represents a diverse and often heterogeneous stream of recovered paper, typically with varying levels of contamination and mixed fiber types. International trade in this category is often driven by its lower cost compared to sorted grades, though it requires more extensive sorting, cleaning, and processing by the importing mills. Importers are frequently mills in developing economies that have the capacity to handle lower-grade inputs for basic paper and board production. Exporters are often countries with less sophisticated sorting infrastructure or those looking to offload mixed waste streams.
- Covers
- Mixed paper
- Unsorted waste paper
- Mixed residential paper
- Industrial mixed paper
- Municipal solid waste paper
- Mixed office waste
- Examples
- Waste Management mixed paper bales
- Republic Services recovered paper
- various recycling facilities
- local municipal recycling programs
Codes often confused with 4707.90
Common mistake. This is the default for any waste paper that doesn't fit other categories, so it's often confused with more specific types (e.g., 470710, 470720, 470730) if not properly sorted and identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 470790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 470790 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 28% 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 United States $288M 20% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $176M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $103M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $585M 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $315M 15% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $155M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 4707.90
Brazil does not split HS 4707.90: its NCM code is 4707.90.00.
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 4707.90
What is HS code 470790?
HS code 470790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap. This 'basket' HS code captures all other waste and scrap paper or paperboard not specifically classified in the preceding subheadings of 4707, including unsorted waste and scrap. It represents a diverse and often heterogeneous stream of recovered paper, typically with varying levels of contamination and mixed fiber types. International trade in this category is often driven by its lower cost compared to sorted grades, though it requires more extensive sorting, cleaning, and processing by the importing mills. Importers are frequently mills in developing economies that have the capacity to handle lower-grade inputs for basic paper and board production. Exporters are often countries with less sophisticated sorting infrastructure or those looking to offload mixed waste streams.
What products fall under HS code 470790?
Mixed paper, unsorted waste paper, mixed residential paper, industrial mixed paper, municipal solid waste paper, mixed office waste
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470790?
This is the default for any waste paper that doesn't fit other categories, so it's often confused with more specific types (e.g., 470710, 470720, 470730) if not properly sorted and identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 470790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 470790 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($288M, 20% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($176M) and Germany ($103M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 470790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 470790 in UN Comtrade data were India ($585M, 28% of world imports), Germany ($315M) and Thailand ($155M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 470790 structured?
HS code 470790 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 470790?
In Brazil, HS code 470790 is NCM 4707.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.