Subheading · Chapter 47 · Heading 4705
4705.00: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
Semi-chemical wood pulp
4705.00 is the HS subheading for semi-chemical wood pulp, under heading 4705 in chapter 47.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 4705 00 00 00 Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No.998, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9015
- 9016
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control of timber and timber products subject to the FLEGT licensing scheme
- Applies to goods from
- Indonesia
- Legal act
- CS Indonesia No.1/2019
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sweden | £5.6m | 94.7% | +2.4% |
 Netherlands | £123k | 2.1% | +6.1% |
 Germany | £81k | 1.4% | +9.7% |
 United States | £52k | 0.9% | -30.3% |
 Norway | £42k | 0.7% | -48% |
 China | £10k | 0.2% | -8.9% |
 Czechia | £2k | 0% | +3.5% |
 Denmark | £0 | 0% | -100% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$184.3kUS$184.3k+US$7.1m+US$95.2m+> US$202.2m
Exports: 57
- Canada: US$913.1m
- Sweden: US$202.2m
- Finland: US$159.5m
- New Zealand: US$105.7m
- Estonia: US$101.2m
- United States: US$95.2m
- Brazil: US$68.9m
- Norway: US$63.1m
- Russia: US$53.1m
- Netherlands: US$45.2m
- Germany: US$39m
- Portugal: US$28.1m
- France: US$8.4m
- China: US$7.1m
- Uruguay: US$6.9m
- Italy: US$5.8m
- Chile: US$5.3m
- South Africa: US$4.2m
- Belgium: US$3.8m
- Indonesia: US$3.1m
- Austria: US$2.7m
- Belarus: US$2.2m
- Spain: US$2.1m
- Poland: US$772.5k
- Switzerland: US$390k
- Bulgaria: US$361.6k
- Cambodia: US$184.3k
- Thailand: US$123.5k
- Botswana: US$106.5k
- Singapore: US$58.1k
- Georgia: US$55k
- Laos: US$53k
- Egypt: US$48.5k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$48.5k
- Czechia: US$40.5k
- United Kingdom: US$32.6k
- Japan: US$29k
- Denmark: US$26.9k
- Australia: US$17.5k
- Slovenia: US$16.5k
- Slovakia: US$7.5k
- South Korea: US$4.6k
- Pakistan: US$3k
- Greece: US$1.8k
- Lithuania: US$1.8k
- India: US$1.2k
- Romania: US$300
- Latvia: US$200
- Türkiye: US$200
- Bahrain: US$100
- Ethiopia: US$100
- Hungary: US$100
- Malta: US$100
- Luxembourg: US$0
- Malaysia: US$0
- Ukraine: US$0
- Zambia: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$364.8kUS$364.8k+US$7m+US$58.5m+> US$217.7m
Imports: 88
- China: US$605.6m
- India: US$330.5m
- Egypt: US$217.7m
- South Korea: US$121.6m
- Indonesia: US$102.5m
- Sweden: US$84.3m
- United States: US$77.4m
- Netherlands: US$70.1m
- Germany: US$58.5m
- Italy: US$52.4m
- Poland: US$40.5m
- Austria: US$21.6m
- Spain: US$14.9m
- Türkiye: US$13.1m
- France: US$12.7m
- Pakistan: US$11.1m
- Switzerland: US$10.9m
- Mexico: US$9m
- Taiwan: US$8.2m
- Hungary: US$7.5m
- Vietnam: US$7.4m
- United Kingdom: US$7m
- Slovenia: US$6.7m
- Japan: US$4.9m
- Saudi Arabia: US$4.5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4.4m
- New Zealand: US$3.2m
- Malaysia: US$2.9m
- Sri Lanka: US$1.9m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.5m
- Singapore: US$1.4m
- Denmark: US$1.1m
- Tunisia: US$1.1m
- Ecuador: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Angola: US$910k
- Thailand: US$906.8k
- Canada: US$802.8k
- Bangladesh: US$767.8k
- Malawi: US$470.3k
- Finland: US$432.6k
- Ukraine: US$404.8k
- Uzbekistan: US$364.8k
- Belgium: US$311.4k
- Algeria: US$292.9k
- Czechia: US$247.1k
- Brazil: US$222.8k
- Philippines: US$213.8k
- Romania: US$203.4k
- Argentina: US$198.6k
- Slovakia: US$190.4k
- Serbia: US$161.7k
- Lithuania: US$145.4k
- Lebanon: US$137.4k
- Nigeria: US$137.2k
- Zimbabwe: US$106.5k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$93.1k
- Norway: US$53.3k
- Macao SAR China: US$42.6k
- Portugal: US$38.8k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada | US$913.1m | 47.4% |
| 2 | Sweden | US$202.2m | 10.5% |
| 3 |  Finland | US$159.5m | 8.3% |
| 4 |  New Zealand | US$105.7m | 5.5% |
| 5 |  Estonia | US$101.2m | 5.3% |
| 6 | United States | US$95.2m | 4.9% |
| 7 |  Brazil | US$68.9m | 3.6% |
| 8 | Norway | US$63.1m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  Russia | US$53.1m | 2.8% |
| 10 | Netherlands | US$45.2m | 2.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$605.6m | 31.4% |
| 2 |  India | US$330.5m | 17.1% |
| 3 |  Egypt | US$217.7m | 11.3% |
| 4 |  South Korea | US$121.6m | 6.3% |
| 5 |  Indonesia | US$102.5m | 5.3% |
| 6 | Sweden | US$84.3m | 4.4% |
| 7 | United States | US$77.4m | 4% |
| 8 | Netherlands | US$70.1m | 3.6% |
| 9 | Germany | US$58.5m | 3% |
| 10 |  Italy | US$52.4m | 2.7% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Import and export controls
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
Subheading 4705.00 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for subheading 4705.00; the duty is duty-free.
156 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of .
Imports of semi-chemical wood pulp into the UK came to £5.9m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 17% on the year before); Sweden supplied 95%, followed by Netherlands.
In 2024, countries exported semi-chemical wood pulp worth US$1.9bn (−2.2% year on year).
The largest exporter was Canada (US$913.1m), followed by Sweden.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes?
Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes fall under HS subheading 4705.00, part of heading 4705, in section X of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4705.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical…?
Canada, with US$913.1m in 2024 (47.4% of world exports).
Which countries can export semi-chemical wood pulp to the UK duty-free?
156 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, CARIFORUM. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import semi-chemical wood pulp from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Sweden (95%), Netherlands (2%) and Germany (1%), out of total imports of £5.9m.