HS Code 4706
Pulp of Other Fibrous Materials
HS code 4706 covers pulps made from recovered paper, paperboard, or non-wood fibrous materials like bamboo, bagasse, cotton linters, and straw.
4-digit Section XFCL
HS Code 4706 — Pulp of Other Fibrous Materials
This code covers pulp derived from sources other than wood, such as recycled paper waste, cotton linters, bamboo, bagasse (sugarcane), or straw. These are used for specialty papers or as a sustainable alternative to wood pulp.
What's included
- Bamboo pulp
- Bagasse pulp
- Cotton linter pulp
- Pulp from recycled waste paper
- Rice straw pulp
What's excluded
- Raw cotton linters → use
1404(Raw linters are classified as plant products; they must be pulped to fall under 4706.)
Common examples
- Bleached bamboo pulp for eco-friendly tissue
- Cotton linter pulp for banknote paper
- Bagasse pulp for compostable plates
- De-inked pulp from recycled catalogs
Frequently asked questions
Can this include recycled paper?
Yes, if the recycled paper has already been processed back into a 'pulp' form ready for papermaking, it is classified here.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: If based on recycled waste, some countries require environmental permits or waste-import declarations.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, India, USA
- Top importers: European Union, Japan, Indonesia
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Key takeaway
Covers all non-wood pulps and processed recycled paper pulp used in specialty and eco-friendly papermaking.
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