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# HSN Code 47020000: Chemical wood pulp

- [Section 10: Guide to HSN Section 10](https://busy.in/hsn/section-10/)
- [Chapter 47: Pulp of wood or of other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Recovered (Waste and Scrap) Paper or Paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-47/)
- [Sub-chapter 4702: Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4702/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 47020000 ?

It includes Unbleached : Coniferous

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chemical wood pulp?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Chemical wood pulp?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Chemical wood pulp?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Chemical wood pulp is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Chemical wood pulp; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Chemical wood pulp?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 47020000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7,475 Cr (+11.79% YoY) — 0.1230% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7,475 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12584 of 12657 HSN codes

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 47020000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 4702 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4702 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | 3,492.80 | 0.0974% | — | 100.00% | −3,492.80 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | 3,401.16 | 0.1016% | −2.62% | 100.00% | −3,401.05 | #9131 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | 2,467.52 | 0.0847% | −27.45% | 100.00% | −2,467.52 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | 5,093.92 | 0.1114% | +106.44% | 100.00% | −5,093.92 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | 5,901.17 | 0.1026% | +15.85% | 100.00% | −5,901.17 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | 6,686.49 | 0.1191% | +13.31% | 100.00% | −6,686.49 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | 7,474.72 | 0.1230% | +11.79% | 100.00% | −7,474.72 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 13.52%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 47020000 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 47020000

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Chemical wood pulp in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 47020000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 47020000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹7,474.72 Crore in HSN Code 47020000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7,474.72 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7,474.72 Crore — ranking #12584 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.52% CAGR signals rising demand for Chemical wood pulp

India's imports under HSN Code 47020000 have grown at 13.52% CAGR, reaching ₹7,474.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4702

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — | HSN Code 47020000: Chemical wood pulp (this hsn code) | Nil |