Product classification
HS code for Unbleached soda pulp: 4703.19
Wood pulp, chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Classification of unbleached soda pulp under HS 4703.19
Unbleached soda pulp derived from non-coniferous wood is classified under HS code 4703.19. This classification is part of Chapter 47, which covers pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material. Heading 4703 specifically refers to chemical wood pulp produced via the soda or sulfate processes, excluding dissolving grades. The subheading 4703.19 is for unbleached pulp obtained from non-coniferous (hardwood) species such as eucalyptus, birch, or acacia. The classification is determined by the chemical extraction method (alkaline process) and the biological origin of the timber. Unlike mechanical pulp, soda pulp involves the chemical dissolution of lignin, resulting in stronger fibers. The "unbleached" status means the pulp has not been treated with chlorine, oxygen, or peroxide to increase brightness, making it suitable for industrial papers where color is not a primary concern.
- Covers
- Unbleached eucalyptus soda pulp
- Unbleached birch sulfate pulp
- Non-coniferous chemical wood pulp (unbleached)
- Hardwood soda pulp for industrial paperboard
- Raw acacia chemical pulp
- Also under 4703.19
- Suzano (unbleached eucalyptus pulp)
- Fibria (now part of Suzano)
- Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)
- Eldorado Brasil Celulose
- Klabin (packaging grades)
Codes often confused with 4703.19
Common mistake. This product is often confused with 4703.11, which is unbleached chemical pulp from coniferous (softwood) trees like pine or spruce. It may also be confused with 4703.29, which covers bleached non-coniferous chemical pulp. Another potential error is classification under 4702.00, which is reserved for chemical wood pulp of "dissolving grades" intended for the manufacture of rayon or acetate.
Top exporters and importers of HS 470319 (the code used for unbleached soda pulp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 470319 (the code used for unbleached soda pulp) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 35% 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 470319, not only unbleached soda pulp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $23M 64% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $8.5M 24% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.7M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $17M 35% of world imports
- 2 China $16M 32% of world imports
- 3 France $6.4M 13% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 unbleached soda pulp
Brazil classifies unbleached soda pulp under NCM 4703.19.00: HS 4703.19 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 unbleached soda pulp
What is the HS code for Unbleached soda pulp?
The HS code for Unbleached soda pulp is 470319 (Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood). The HS code for unbleached chemical wood pulp (soda or sulfate) from non-coniferous wood is 4703.19.
How do I classify Unbleached soda pulp for customs?
Unbleached soda pulp is classified under HS code 470319 — Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 4703.11 and 4703.19?
4703.11 is for pulp derived from coniferous (softwood) trees, while 4703.19 is for pulp derived from non-coniferous (hardwood) trees.
Which countries are the top exporters of unbleached soda pulp (HS 470319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 470319 (the code used for unbleached soda pulp) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($23M, 64% of world exports), Thailand ($8.5M) and Italy ($1.7M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 unbleached soda pulp (HS 470319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 470319 (the code used for unbleached soda pulp) in UN Comtrade data were India ($17M, 35% of world imports), China ($16M) and France ($6.4M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 Unbleached soda pulp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 470319 for Unbleached soda 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 unbleached soda pulp in Brazil?
In Brazil, unbleached soda pulp (HS 470319) is classified under NCM 4703.19.00.