Pulp; of bamboo

HS v2017 Code: 470630

About pulp; of bamboo

HS code 470630 covers the pulp derived from bamboo, a versatile and renewable natural resource. Bamboo pulp is an important raw material for the paper and paperboard industry, contributing to the production of a wide range of paper-based products. As a fast-growing grass, bamboo is an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional wood-based pulp, offering environmental and economic advantages in the global fiber supply chain.

Production process

The production of bamboo pulp typically involves a multi-step process. First, the bamboo is harvested and transported to a processing facility. It is then mechanically or chemically treated to separate the cellulose fibers from the other plant components. This may involve processes such as mechanical grinding, chemical digestion, or a combination of both. The extracted pulp is then further refined, bleached, and processed into a form suitable for use in paper and other applications.

Production inputs

The primary input for bamboo pulp production is, of course, the bamboo itself. Bamboo plantations or managed forests provide the raw material. Other key inputs include the chemicals and energy required for the pulping and processing stages, as well as the machinery and equipment used in the production process. Skilled labor is also an important input, as the processing of bamboo into usable pulp requires specialized knowledge and expertise.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 470630 is bamboo pulp, which is then consumed by various 480100 Newsprint, 480200 Uncoated paper and paperboard, for writing/printing/other graphic purposes, and 480300 Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper industries to manufacture a wide range of paper-based products. Bamboo pulp may also be used in the production of 470500 Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades, which is an input for the textile and other industries.

Revisions to 470630

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 470630. The most recent 1 version of this code (470630) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 470630 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for pulp; of bamboo

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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/v2017/4706'>4706: Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470630'>470630: Pulp; of bamboo</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470610'>470610: Pulp; cotton linters pulp</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470620'>470620: Pulp; of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470691'>470691: Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, mechanical</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470692'>470692: Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, chemical</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470693'>470693: Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes</a>"]

    

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