HS 4705: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes

General Rate

Sub-codes

GST

10%

Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 4705

Code	Description	Unit	General Rate
4705-00-00	WOOD PULP OBTAINED BY A COMBINATION OF MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL PULPING PROCESSES	t	0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 4705 products:

Agreement	Typical Rate	Countries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement	0%	BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement	0%	CHL
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement	0%	IND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement	0%	NZL
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement	0%	GBR
Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement	0%	USA
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	CHN
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership	0%	BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	0%	IDN
Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement	0%	JPN
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	KOR
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	MYS
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership	0%	BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	THA

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Classification Guidance

Heading 4705 belongs to Chapter 47 in Section X (Pulp of wood; paper and paperboard).

View Chapter 47 classification notes

Note 1. For the purposes of 4702.00.00, "chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades" means chemical wood pulp having by weight an insoluble fraction of 92% or more for soda or sulphate wood pulp or of 88% or more for sulphite wood pulp after one hour in a caustic soda solution containing 18% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at 20 ºC, and for sulphite wood pulp an ash content that does not exceed 0.15% by weight.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD

,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 4705 (Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 14 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 4705?

There are 1 statistical codes under heading 4705 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 4705 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other Headings in Chapter 47

4701: Mechanical wood pulp 4702: Chemical wood pulp, dissolving...4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or su...4704: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, ...4706: Pulps of fibres derived from r...4707: Recovered (waste and scrap) pa...

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Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

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4706

Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material