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

HS v2017 Code: 470693

About 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

HS code 470693 covers a specific type of pulp derived from fibrous cellulosic materials, excluding bamboo, recovered paper/paperboard, and cotton linters. This pulp is produced through a combination of mechanical and chemical processes, and is a crucial raw material for various industries, including paper and paperboard manufacturing, as well as other applications that require high-quality cellulosic fibers.

Production process

The production of pulp under HS code 470693 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw cellulosic materials, such as wood, agricultural residues, or other fibrous sources, are mechanically broken down into smaller fibers. This is often done through processes like chipping, grinding, or refining. The fibers are then subjected to chemical treatments, such as cooking, bleaching, or purification, to remove impurities and enhance the pulp's properties. The resulting pulp is then further processed, often through additional mechanical means, to achieve the desired characteristics for its intended applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of pulp under HS code 470693 include various types of cellulosic raw materials, such as 440121 Wood in chips or particles, 470100 Mechanical wood pulp, or other fibrous sources. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery and equipment, such as pulp mills, refiners, and chemical processing units. Energy sources, water, and various chemical additives, such as bleaching agents or pulping chemicals, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 470693 is a high-quality pulp that can be used in a wide range of applications. This pulp is often consumed by 480100 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, 480200 (Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch-cards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size), and 481013 (Kraft paper and paperboard (other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes), weighing 150 g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets (excluding that of a kind used for making corrugated paper or paperboard)) manufacturers, among others.

Revisions to 470693

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 470693. The most recent 1 version of this code (470693) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 470693 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/470693'>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>"]

    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/v2017/470630'>470630: Pulp; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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>"]

    

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