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HSChapter 47
Bamboo's rapid growth cycle and high cellulose yield have made bamboo pulp an increasingly prominent alternative fiber in the global paper and packaging industry, particularly for tissue, printing paper, and specialty grades. Classified under 4706300000, it is distinguished within heading 4706 as a specific fibrous cellulosic material separate from cotton linters, recovered paper, and other non-wood fibers. India and China are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting the geographic concentration of commercial bamboo cultivation and pulping capacity in South and East Asia.
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Under the current US HTS structure, 4706300000 covers bamboo pulp without subdivision by bleaching level. Unlike the chemical woodpulp headings in chapter 47, there is no separate 10-digit line for bleached versus unbleached bamboo pulp, so both enter under the same tariff line. Bleaching specifications should still be documented in commercial invoices for quality and end-use purposes.
Bamboo pulp from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, which importers must factor into landed cost calculations. Lead times and quality consistency can vary significantly between suppliers, as bamboo species, harvest age, and pulping technology differ across mills. Buyers sourcing from India should verify mill certifications and fiber specifications, as bamboo pulp quality parameters (brightness, viscosity, freeness) are not yet as standardized globally as wood pulp grades.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4706300000 | PULPS OF BAMBOO | $0 | -- |
PULPS OF BAMBOO
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4706300000 | PULPS OF BAMBOO | $38K |
PULPS OF BAMBOO
73 ctn
CHEMICAL WOODPULP, SODA ETC. N DIS S BL & BL CONIF
HS 470321
CHEM WOODPULP, SODA ETC, N DIS S BL & BL NONCONIF
HS 470329
CHEM WDPULP SULFITE EX DSSLVNG GR CONIF SEMI/BLECH
HS 470421
CHEMICAL WOODPULP, DISSOLVING GRADES
HS 470200
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR CONIF, UNBLEACH
HS 470311
SEMICHEMICAL WOODPULP
HS 470500
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | -- | $38K | +$38K |
| New Jersey | -- | -- | -- |
| Michigan | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | -- | $38K | +$38K |
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | -- | -- | -- |
| NEWARK, NJ | -- | -- | -- |