CHEMICAL WOOD PULP, DISSOLVING GRADES

Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4702 00 00 (Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other pulp classifications within Chapter 47 — including mechanical wood pulp and recovered paper or paperboard — may be subject to distinct requirements, making accurate classification the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Dissolving-grade pulp is a chemically processed cellulosic intermediate used in viscose, lyocell, and acetate manufacture; importers should confirm the product specification — alpha-cellulose content, bleaching process, intended downstream use — aligns with this tariff line rather than a mechanical or semi-chemical pulp heading within Chapter 47. Re-classification on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention pending resolution. Maintaining a clear technical data sheet that substantiates the dissolving-grade designation is the most effective safeguard.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4702 00 00 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the wood pulp is mechanical or semi-chemical rather than dissolving grade?

Mechanical and semi-chemical pulps are classified separately within Chapter 47 and may attract different compliance or duty treatment, making the precise pulp grade determinative for correct classification.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.