Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "47" represent wood and articles of wood.

Specifically, this classification includes the following:

• Logs, wood, wood chips, wood shavings, etc., which are unprocessed or simply processed wood
• Wooden building components, wooden packaging crates, wooden pallets, etc.
• Wooden furniture, wooden toys, wooden tool handles, etc.
• Other wooden products

Reason for classification:

The HS code system classifies items based on their material, purpose, and manufacturing method. The "47" classification is based on the characteristic that the main material of the item is wood. It groups all products that are primarily composed of wood into this category, which helps customs authorities with statistics and management.

In short, any product whose main component is wood, or is made from wood, may fall under the HS code "47".

The first four digits of the HS code: 4703

Classification description: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulfate pulping, not dissolving grade.

Detailed information:

• General rate: Not provided
• Special rate: Not provided
• Rate 2: Not provided
• Quota quantity: Not provided
• Additional duty: Not provided
• Unit of measurement: Not provided

6-digit classification: Chemical wood pulp

Specific meaning:

• Chemical wood pulp: Refers to wood pulp produced by chemical methods.
• Soda or sulfate method: Refers to the chemical method used in pulping.
• Not dissolving grade: Refers to wood pulp not used for dissolving.
• Unbleached: Refers to wood pulp that has not undergone bleaching.
• Non-coniferous: Refers to wood pulp made from non-coniferous trees.

8-10 digit classification: HS code: 4703190000

Classification: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades

Explanation: This refers to chemical wood pulp produced by the soda or sulfate method, not dissolving grade, unbleached, and made from non-coniferous trees.

Examples of products:

• Chemical wood pulp for paper production
• Unbleached pulp from hardwood trees
• Non-coniferous chemical pulp used in manufacturing cardboard
• Unprocessed chemical pulp for industrial applications
• Non-dissolving chemical pulp for packaging materials