Customs tariff code 4701.00: Mechanische Halbstoffe aus Holz
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4701.00 covers Mechanische Halbstoffe aus Holz. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4701.00 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 47. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4701.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 4701.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 4701 0010: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4701 des HS, vierter Absatz, letzter Unterabsatz. Zu Unterposition 4701 0090: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4701 des HS, vierter Absatz, erster bis dritter Unterabsatz.
1. Als „chemische Halbstoffe aus Holz, zum Auflösen" im Sinne der Position 4702 gelten chemische Halbstoffe mit einem Anteil an unlöslichem Halbstoff von 92 GHT oder mehr bei Natron- oder Sulfatzellstoffen bzw. 88 GHT oder mehr bei Sulfitzellstoffen, nach einstündiger Lagerung in einer 18-prozentigen Natronlauge (NaOH) bei 20°C und mit einem Aschegehalt von 0,15 GHT oder weniger (ausschließlich bei Sulfitzellstoffen) (RV E4701000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4701.00 cover?
Code 4701.00 covers Mechanische Halbstoffe aus Holz. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4701.00?
The third-country duty rate for 4701.00 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 4701.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 470100. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4701.00 have?
4701.00 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4701.00 sit in the tariff?
4701.00 sits in this hierarchy: 47 PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD > 4701 Mechanical wood pulp. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4701.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4701.00. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 4701.00 change?
4701.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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