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

HS v2022 Code: 470321

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

HS code 470321 covers chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood. This type of wood pulp is a critical raw material for the global paper and paperboard industry, which is a key sector in the broader manufacturing and trade ecosystem. The production and trade of this wood pulp commodity plays an important role in the global supply chain, supporting the manufacture of a wide range of paper-based products consumed across various industries and by end-consumers.

Production process

The production of chemical wood pulp under HS code 470321 typically involves a multi-step chemical process. The key steps include chipping and cooking the coniferous wood in a chemical solution, usually containing sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, to separate the cellulose fibers from the lignin and other wood components. The resulting pulp is then washed, screened, and often further bleached to achieve the desired level of whiteness and purity before being dried and prepared for shipment.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 470321 wood pulp include coniferous wood logs or chips, chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide for the pulping process, as well as energy, water, and specialized machinery like digesters, washers, and bleaching equipment. The availability and cost of these key inputs can significantly impact the overall production and trade dynamics of this commodity.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 470321 is semi-bleached or bleached chemical wood pulp, which is then consumed by manufacturers of various paper and paperboard products. Some of the main 480100 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets and 480400 Kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading 48.02 or 48.03 may utilize this type of wood pulp as a key raw material. The trade and consumption of HS code 470321 wood pulp is closely linked to the global demand for paper-based products across industries.

Revisions to 470321

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 470321. The most recent 1 version of this code (470321) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 470321.

Family tree for wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of 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/v2022/470321'>470321: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of 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/v2022/470319'>470319: Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-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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