Pulps of fibers derived from recovered — HTS 4706
Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material
Chapter 47 › Heading 4706
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4706 is a broad product category for pulps made from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard, as well as pulps made from other fibrous cellulosic materials. In plain terms, it covers fiber pulp produced from recycled paper-based inputs or other plant-based cellulose, rather than finished paper, paperboard, or ordinary waste sold for recycling.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, review the product’s actual pulp composition, source material, and physical form, then follow the more detailed subheadings and statistical subdivisions. The exact code may depend on whether the pulp is derived from recovered paper or another cellulosic material and on the specific type or description provided in the tariff schedule. Classification can require customs-broker or professional judgment when the product is blended, processed, or described ambiguously.
What to check
- Confirm that the merchandise is pulp, not recovered paper or paperboard waste, finished paper, or paperboard.
- Identify the primary source material: recovered paper or paperboard versus another fibrous cellulosic material.
- Review the product specification, manufacturing process, composition, and form against the wording of the relevant HTSUS subheadings.
- Check whether the pulp is a blend or has additional treatment or additives that could affect classification.
- Verify the complete 8-digit code in the current HTSUS and obtain broker or customs advice if the facts do not clearly match one subdivision.
HTS heading 4706 summary
Pulps of fibers derived from recovered is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4706.10.00.00 👉 | Cotton linters pulp | Free | — | Free |
| 4706.20.00.00 👉 | Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard | Free | — | Free |
| 4706.30.00.00 👉 | Other, of bamboo | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4706?
Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.