What is HTS code 4704?

HTS heading 4704 covers chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades. It sits in Chapter 47 (wood pulp and recovered paper) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 4704?

Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4704 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Heading 4704

HTS code 4704 — Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades

Chapter: 47 — Wood pulp and recovered paper
Tariff lines: 4
General duty: Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 4704

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS code	Description	General rate	Unit
4704.11.0000	Coniferous (Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades > Unbleached)	Free	t adw
4704.19.0000	Nonconiferous (Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades > Unbleached)	Free	t adw
4704.21.0000	Coniferous (Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades > Semibleached or bleached)	Free	t adw
4704.29.0000	Nonconiferous (Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades > Semibleached or bleached)	Free	t adw

Documents required to import under 4704

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 is HTS code 4704?: HTS heading 4704 covers chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades. It sits in Chapter 47 (wood pulp and recovered paper) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 4704?: Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?: US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4704 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Tariff lines under heading 4704

Documents required to import under 4704

Common questions

Related headings in Chapter 47