HS Code for Dissolving pulp
Dissolving pulp is classified under HS code 4702.00. This classification is highly specific to chemical wood pulp of dissolving grades. Unlike standard wood pulp used for papermaking, dissolving pulp is characterized by its high alpha-cellulose content (typically 92% or higher) and very low ash and extractives content. It is intended for use in the manufacture of regenerated cellulose (such as viscose rayon, lyocell, and modal), cellulose esters (like acetate), and cellulose ethers. The classification is determined by Chapter 47, Note 1, which defines dissolving grades as chemical wood pulp having an insoluble fraction of at least 92% for soda or sulfate pulp or 88% for sulfite pulp after one hour in a caustic soda solution. This technical threshold ensures that only high-purity pulps intended for chemical conversion are placed in 4702.00. Standard pulps used for paper or cardboard production, even if chemically treated, do not meet these purity requirements and are excluded from this heading.
Products Included
- High alpha-cellulose wood pulp
- Chemical wood pulp for viscose production
- Acetate grade wood pulp
- Ether grade wood pulp
- Sulfite dissolving pulp
Common Misclassification
Dissolving pulp is frequently confused with chemical wood pulp, soda, or sulfate (other than dissolving grades) found in heading 4703, or sulfite wood pulp in heading 4704. The distinction lies entirely in the chemical purity and the alpha-cellulose test. If the pulp is intended for paper manufacturing and does not meet the solubility requirements of Chapter 47 Note 1, it cannot be classified under 4702.00. Additionally, cotton linters pulp is classified under 4706.10, even if it is of a dissolving grade, because 4702.00 is strictly for wood-derived pulp.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Dissolving pulp?
The HS code for chemical wood pulp of dissolving grades is 4702.00.
Can paper-grade pulp be classified here?
No, paper-grade pulp lacks the required alpha-cellulose purity and is classified under 4703 or 4704 depending on the chemical process used.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Dissolving pulp?
The HS code for Dissolving pulp is 470200 (Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades).
How do I classify Dissolving pulp for customs?
Dissolving pulp is classified under HS code 470200 — Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Dissolving pulp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 470200 for Dissolving 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.