Product classification
HS code for Bamboo pulp: 4706.30
Pulp, of bamboo.
Classification of bamboo pulp under HS 4706.30
Bamboo pulp is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 470630. This classification is found in Chapter 47 of the HS, which covers "Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste and scrap of paper or paperboard." Heading 4706 specifically includes "Pulps of other fibrous cellulosic material." The subheading 470630 is precisely designated for pulp of bamboo. This classification accurately reflects the nature of the product, which is a fibrous material derived from bamboo, processed for use in papermaking or other cellulose-based industries. It is distinct from wood pulp due to its raw material source, hence its specific designation within the broader category of non-wood pulps.
- Covers
- Unbleached bamboo pulp
- Bleached bamboo pulp
- Dissolving grade bamboo pulp
- Mechanical bamboo pulp
- Chemical bamboo pulp
- Also under 4706.30
- Sichuan Neijiang Shunjie Bamboo Pulp
- Yibin Paper Industry bamboo pulp
- Asia Symbol bamboo pulp
- Sateri bamboo viscose
Codes often confused with 4706.30
Common mistake. Bamboo pulp can be misclassified with other types of pulp. HS 4703 (Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate) and HS 4704 (Chemical wood pulp, sulphite) are specifically for pulps derived from wood, not bamboo. While bamboo is a fibrous cellulosic material, its distinct botanical origin necessitates its classification under 470630 rather than general wood pulp codes. HS 1401 (Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting) refers to raw, unprocessed bamboo stalks or other plant materials, not the processed pulp.
Top exporters and importers of HS 470630 (the code used for bamboo pulp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 470630 (the code used for bamboo pulp) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 470630, not only bamboo pulp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $13M 51% of world exports
- 2 Germany $11M 41% of world exports
- 3 Italy $569K 2.2% of world exports
World total: $26M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $4.3M 14% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$3.4M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $2.4M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $30M 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 bamboo pulp
Brazil classifies bamboo pulp under NCM 4706.30.00: HS 4706.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 bamboo pulp
What is the HS code for Bamboo pulp?
The HS code for Bamboo pulp is 470630 (Pulp; of bamboo). The HS code for bamboo pulp is 470630, which specifically covers pulp derived from bamboo, distinguishing it from wood pulps or other fibrous materials.
How do I classify Bamboo pulp for customs?
Bamboo pulp is classified under HS code 470630 — Pulp; of bamboo. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What are the primary uses of bamboo pulp?
Bamboo pulp is primarily used in the paper and paperboard industry for manufacturing various products, including tissue paper, printing and writing paper, and specialty papers. It is also utilized in the production of textiles (rayon/viscose) and other cellulose-based materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo pulp (HS 470630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 470630 (the code used for bamboo pulp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($13M, 51% of world exports), Germany ($11M) and Italy ($569K). World exports came to about $26M, 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 bamboo pulp (HS 470630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 470630 (the code used for bamboo pulp) in UN Comtrade data were France ($4.3M, 14% of world imports), Vietnam (about $3.4M) and Germany ($2.4M). World imports came to about $30M, 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.
Is the HS code for Bamboo pulp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 470630 for Bamboo pulp is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bamboo pulp in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo pulp (HS 470630) is classified under NCM 4706.30.00.