Chapter 47
HTS codes for wood pulp and recovered paper
Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard.
- Headings
- 7
- Tariff lines
- 26
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Headings in Chapter 47
- 4701Mechanical woodpulp1
- 4702Chemical woodpulp, dissolving grades2
- 4703Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades6
- 4704Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades4
- 4705Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes1
- 4706Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material6
- 4707Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard6
Documents required to import Chapter 47 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 47 cover?
- Chapter 47 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard. It contains 7 four-digit headings and 26 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 47 goods?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 47?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.