HS Code for Bleached kraft pulp

This classification pertains to wood pulp derived from chemical processes, specifically soda or sulphate methods, commonly known as kraft pulp. A key characteristic is that it is semi-bleached or bleached, indicating a degree of lignin removal to achieve whiteness and purity. Crucially, this code applies to pulp made from coniferous wood (softwood) and excludes "dissolving grades," which are highly refined pulps used for chemical conversion rather than papermaking. This combination of raw material, processing, and bleaching level places it under HS code 470321.

Products Included

• Bleached Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp
• Bleached Southern Bleached Softwood Kraft (SBSK) pulp
• Semi-bleached coniferous kraft pulp
• Other bleached or semi-bleached chemical wood pulps from coniferous trees, intended for paper and paperboard manufacturing.

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS code 470329, which covers semi-bleached or bleached chemical wood pulp (soda or sulphate) but specifically from non-coniferous wood (hardwood). The distinction between coniferous and non-coniferous wood is fundamental for classification within this subheading. Additionally, unbleached kraft pulp from coniferous wood would be classified under 470311, and dissolving grades of pulp, regardless of wood type, are classified under different headings (e.g., 470321 specifically excludes them).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bleached kraft pulp?

The Harmonized System (HS) code for semi-bleached or bleached chemical wood pulp, specifically soda or sulphate pulp (other than dissolving grades) derived from coniferous wood, is 470321.

What is the difference between dissolving grades and other wood pulp in HS classification?

Dissolving grades of wood pulp are highly purified chemical pulps with a very high cellulose content, designed for chemical conversion into products like rayon, cellophane, or cellulose ethers. They are distinct from pulps primarily intended for papermaking due to their specific chemical properties and end-use, and are therefore classified separately within the Harmonized System.