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HS Heading 4706 : Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 4706 encompasses pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material. It classifies 6 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 47 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 47

Heading

4706

Subheadings

6 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 4706

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
4706.10	Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material, Cotton linters pulp	47	View 4706.10 Package →
4706.20	Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard	47	View 4706.20 Package →
4706.30	Other, of bamboo	47	View 4706.30 Package →
4706.91	Other, Mechanical	47	View 4706.91 Package →
4706.92	Other, Chemical	47	View 4706.92 Package →
4706.93	Other, Obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes	47	View 4706.93 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 4706

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 4706 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 4706 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 4706 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 4706?

HS Heading 4706 covers Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material, grouping 6 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 4706?

Subheadings under Heading 4706 range from 4706.11 to 4706.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 4706?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 4706 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 4706?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 4706?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 4706?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 4706 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 4706?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 4706?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 4706?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.