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

HS v2022 Code: 470319

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

HS code 470319 covers the import and export of unbleached chemical wood pulp, produced using the soda or sulphate process, from non-coniferous wood sources. This type of wood pulp is a critical 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 in 470319 wood pulp plays a significant role in the broader economy.

Production process

The production of 470319 wood pulp involves several key steps. First, non-coniferous wood, such as hardwoods, is mechanically or chemically broken down into cellulose fibers. These fibers are then cooked in a solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide (the soda or sulphate process) to remove lignin and other non-cellulosic components. The resulting unbleached pulp is then washed, screened, and sometimes further processed before being pressed into bales for shipment.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 470319 wood pulp include non-coniferous wood, such as 440320 Okoume, 440390 Other non-coniferous wood, and 440399 Non-coniferous wood in the rough. Additionally, the soda or sulphate chemical process requires sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, as well as specialized pulping and processing equipment.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 470319 is unbleached chemical wood pulp, which is a key input for the production of various paper and paperboard products. This pulp may be further processed and used in the manufacture of 480100 Newsprint, 480200 Uncoated paper and paperboard, and 480300 Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper, among other applications.

Revisions to 470319

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 470319. The most recent 1 version of this code (470319) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 470319.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/47'>47: Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4703'>4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/470319'>470319: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/470311'>470311: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/470321'>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/v2022/470329'>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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