Product classification
HS code for Non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp: 4704.29
Wood pulp, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Classification of non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp under HS 4704.29
Non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp is classified under HS code 4704.29. This classification is found in Chapter 47, which covers pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material. Heading 4704 is dedicated to chemical wood pulp produced via the sulphite process, excluding dissolving grades (which fall under 4702). The classification is further refined by the state of the pulp (bleached or semi-bleached) and the source of the wood (non-coniferous). Non-coniferous wood refers to hardwood species such as eucalyptus, birch, or acacia. The sulphite process involves cooking wood chips in a solution of sulfurous acid and bisulfite salts to extract cellulose. When this pulp is subsequently bleached to increase brightness and remove residual lignin, and it originates from hardwood, it meets the specific criteria for 4704.29. This code is essential for the paper and packaging industry to distinguish between different chemical properties and fiber lengths associated with hardwood versus softwood pulps.
- Covers
- Bleached eucalyptus sulphite pulp
- Semi-bleached birch sulphite pulp
- Bleached acacia chemical wood pulp
- Hardwood sulphite pulp for papermaking
- Bleached poplar chemical pulp
- Also under 4704.29
- Sappi (specialty pulps)
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö (specialty papers)
- Some smaller European mills
- Asia Pulp & Paper (APP - some specialty grades)
- Domtar (specialty grades)
Codes often confused with 4704.29
Common mistake. The most frequent error is misclassifying this product under HS code 4704.21, which is for bleached sulphite pulp derived from coniferous (softwood) trees like pine or spruce. Another common mistake is using HS code 4703.29, which covers bleached chemical wood pulp produced via the soda or sulphate (kraft) process. The chemical process (sulphite vs. sulphate) is a primary divider in Chapter 47. Finally, if the pulp is of \"dissolving grade\" (high alpha-cellulose content for textile use), it must be classified under 4702.00 regardless of the wood type or process.
Top exporters and importers of HS 470429 (the code used for non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 470429 (the code used for non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 16% 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 470429, not only non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $52M 74% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $6.4M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.8M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $16M 16% of world imports
- 2 Italy $15M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $6.9M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $104M 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 non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp
Brazil classifies non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp under NCM 4704.29.00: HS 4704.29 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 non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp
What is the HS code for Non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp?
The HS code for Non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp is 470429 (Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood). The correct HS code is 4704.29.
How do I classify Non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp for customs?
Non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp is classified under HS code 470429 — Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does \"non-coniferous\" mean in this context?
Non-coniferous refers to pulp derived from hardwood trees, such as birch, eucalyptus, or maple, as opposed to needle-bearing softwood trees.
Which countries are the top exporters of non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp (HS 470429)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 470429 (the code used for non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($52M, 74% of world exports), the Netherlands ($6.4M) and the United States ($4.8M). World exports came to about $70M, 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 non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp (HS 470429)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 470429 (the code used for non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($16M, 16% of world imports), Italy ($15M) and the United States ($6.9M). World imports came to about $104M, 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 Non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 470429 for Non-coniferous bleached sulphite 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 non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp in Brazil?
In Brazil, non-coniferous bleached sulphite pulp (HS 470429) is classified under NCM 4704.29.00.