Non-coniferous

Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, non-coniferous, unbleached or bleached

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4703 29 00 (non-coniferous chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than 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. Dissolving-grade wood pulp and recovered paper or paperboard falling under Chapter 47 may attract distinct classification treatment; importers should verify the precise grade and intended use before filing.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: dissolving grades of chemical wood pulp are classified separately under heading 4702 and carry their own compliance profile, and coniferous pulp under the parallel tariff line within heading 4703 is a distinct commodity. Customs re-classification on examination — triggered by a grade specification or end-use description inconsistent with the non-coniferous, non-dissolving scope — results in detention pending the applicable requirement and potential retrospective duty recovery. Importers should retain mill certificates confirming species origin and grade before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4703 29 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 a dissolving grade rather than a papermaking grade?

Dissolving grades are classified under heading 4702 rather than 4703 and may attract a separate compliance and duty treatment, making accurate grade documentation essential before filing the bill of entry.

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