Customs tariff code 4707.20.00.00: Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4707.20.00.00 covers Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4707.20.00.00 is TARIC code 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
- 4707.20.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 47PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
- 4707Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard
- 4707.20Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass
- 4707.20.00.00Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass
From HS code to customs tariff code 4707.20.00.00
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
Karton za recikliranje (odpadki in ostanki, v obliki odrezkov, obrezkov, škarta ipd., ki nastanejo pri proizvodnji ali predelavi papirja, ali v tiskarnah), pretežno iz beljene kemične celuloze, dobljene po sulfatnem postopku, nebarvan v masi, brez tiska, dobavljiv v večjih kosih. Uporablja se kot surovina za izdelavo papirja.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 4707 2000: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Unterpositionen 4707 10, 4707 20 und 4707 30 des HS. Hierher gehören Abfälle (z.B. Schnitzel, Abschnitte) aus der Herstellung oder Verarbeitung des Papiers oder aus Druckereien und gebrauchte Lochkarten und Lochstreifen. Diese Sorte Papier zur Wiedergewinnung umfasst fast ausschließlich unbeschmutztes Papier.
Zu Unterpositionen 4707 10, 4707 20 und 4707 30: Obwohl im Prinzip die Unterpositionen 4707 10, 4707 20 und 4707 30 nur sortierte Papierabfälle umfassen, wird die Einreihung solcher Papierabfälle in eine dieser Unterpositionen durch das Vorhandensein kleiner Mengen von Papier oder Pappe anderer Unterpositionen der Pos. 4707 nicht beeinflusst.
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 4707.20.00.00 cover?
Code 4707.20.00.00 covers Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4707.20.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 4707.20.00.00 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 4707.20.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 470720. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4707.20.00.00 have?
4707.20.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4707.20.00.00 sit in the tariff?
4707.20.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 47 PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD > 4707 Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard > 470720 Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4707.20.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 4707.20.00.00, for example SI2009/0028. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
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 4707.20.00.00 change?
4707.20.00.00 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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