U.S. exports of Semichemical Pulp of Non-Wood Fibrous Cellulosic Material (HS 470693) totaled $397K in August 2026, exported to 2 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSemichemical pulp made from non-wood cellulosic materials is produced by a hybrid process — partial chemical softening followed by mechanical defibration — yielding a pulp with stiffness and yield characteristics distinct from either fully chemical or purely mechanical grades. The single US tariff line (4706930100) captures this category for non-wood fiber sources, and correct classification hinges on documenting both the fiber type and the two-stage processing method. Germany and Canada are the leading suppliers to the US under this heading. Buyers sourcing from Poland or the Philippines should confirm process documentation, as semichemical pulp from wood falls under a separate heading.
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Customs authorities may request mill process records or technical data sheets confirming that the material underwent an initial chemical treatment (typically a mild sulfite or alkaline cook) followed by mechanical refining. A certificate from the producing mill describing both process stages is the most reliable supporting document for classification under 4706930100.
Yes — fiber origin is a primary classification criterion. Heading 470693 (and its US line 4706930100) applies only to non-wood fibrous cellulosic materials. Semichemical pulps derived from wood are classified elsewhere in Chapter 47. Importers should obtain mill certificates specifying the raw material to avoid misclassification.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 4706
Subheading 470693 · $397K of $8.0M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $65K of Semichemical Pulp of Non-Wood Fibrous Cellulosic Material and exported $4.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4706930100 | Semichemical Pulp of Other Fibrous Cellulosc Mat'l | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4706930100 | Semichemical Pulp of Other Fibrous Cellulosc Mat'l | $397K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Australia and Canada together take 44% of it.
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None recorded for this period.