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Chapter 47: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

Section X — Pulp of wood; paper and paperboard

7 headings · 30 total HS codes

Classification Notes for Chapter 47

Note 1. For the purposes of 4702.00.00, "chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades" means chemical wood pulp having by weight an insoluble fraction of 92% or more for soda or sulphate wood pulp or of 88% or more for sulphite wood pulp after one hour in a caustic soda solution containing 18% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at 20 ºC, and for sulphite wood pulp an ash content that does not exceed 0.15% by weight.

Heading	Description	General Rate	Sub-codes	FTAs
4701	Mechanical wood pulp	0%	1	15 FTAs
4702	Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades	0%	1	14 FTAs
4703	Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades	0%	6	16 FTAs
4704	Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades	0%	6	17 FTAs
4705	Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes	0%	1	14 FTAs
4706	Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material	0%	7	17 FTAs
4707	Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard	0%	4	17 FTAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard in Australia?

Chapter 47 of the Australian Tariff covers pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard. Duty rates vary by product — there are 7 headings in this chapter. Use the table below to find specific rates, or try our free calculator for an instant estimate.

Are there FTA concessions for Chapter 47 goods?

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