Heading 4703
HTS code 4703 — Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades
- Tariff lines
- 6
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 4703
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4703.11.0000 | Coniferous (Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades > Unbleached) | Free | t adw |
| 4703.19.0000 | Nonconiferous (Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades > Unbleached) | Free | t adw |
| 4703.21.0020 | Semibleached (Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades > Semibleached or bleached > Coniferous) | Free | t adw |
| 4703.21.0040 | Bleached (Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades > Semibleached or bleached > Coniferous) | Free | t adw |
| 4703.29.0020 | Semibleached (Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades > Semibleached or bleached > Nonconiferous) | Free | t adw |
| 4703.29.0040 | Bleached (Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades > Semibleached or bleached > Nonconiferous) | Free | t adw |
Documents required to import under 4703
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 4703?
- HTS heading 4703 covers chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades. It sits in Chapter 47 (wood pulp and recovered paper) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 4703?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4703 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 47
- 4701Mechanical woodpulp
- 4702Chemical woodpulp, dissolving grades
- 4704Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades
- 4705Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
- 4706Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material
- 4707Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard