Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood

HS v2017 Code: 470311

About wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood

HS code 470311 covers the classification of chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, that is unbleached and derived from coniferous wood. This type of wood pulp is a crucial raw material for the global paper and paperboard industry, enabling the production of a wide range of essential products. As a key component of the forestry and wood processing sectors, the trade and utilization of this wood pulp plays a significant role in the broader economy.

Production process

The production of chemical wood pulp under HS code 470311 involves the use of the soda or sulphate pulping process. This process uses chemical treatments, such as sodium hydroxide and sodium sulphide, to break down the lignin in the wood and separate the cellulose fibers. The resulting unbleached pulp is then further processed and refined before being used in the manufacture of various paper and paperboard products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of HS code 470311 wood pulp include coniferous wood logs or chips, as well as the chemical reagents used in the soda or sulphate pulping process. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as digesters, washers, and drying systems, are also essential for the efficient conversion of the raw materials into the final wood pulp product.

Production outputs

The wood pulp classified under HS code 470311 is a key input for the production of a wide range of paper and paperboard products. This unbleached chemical pulp may be further processed and combined with other pulp types to manufacture items such as 480100 Newsprint, 480400 Kraft paper and paperboard, and 480524 Other paper and paperboard, not further worked or processed than as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter. The trade and utilization of this wood pulp is a crucial component of the global paper and packaging industry.

Revisions to 470311

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 470311. The most recent 1 version of this code (470311) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 470311 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/47'>47: Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4703'>4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470311'>470311: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470319'>470319: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470321'>470321: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470329'>470329: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood</a>"]

    

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