HS chapter 47
Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material
Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard. India sold USD 7.3 M of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 3.2 B. It is a top-five export to 0 countries in our data.
USD 7.3 MIndia's exports, 2024 · under 0.01% of all exports
USD 3.2 BIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.5% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 3.1 B
Exports under 1% Imports 100%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 China USD 4.7 M64%
- #2 Saudi Arabia USD 1.1 M16%
- #3 Germany USD 578K8%
- #4 Nepal USD 242K3%
- #5 Sri Lanka USD 165K2%
- #6 Malaysia USD 93K1%
- #7 Singapore USD 81K1%
- #8 Bangladesh USD 58K0.8%
- #9 United Arab Emirates USD 56K0.8%
- #10 Romania USD 49K0.7%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 United States USD 719 M23%
- #2 South Africa USD 568.3 M18%
- #3 Canada USD 365.4 M12%
- #4 Indonesia USD 262 M8%
- #5 Sweden USD 211.5 M7%
- #6 United Kingdom USD 144.6 M5%
- #7 Chile USD 109.9 M3%
- #8 Italy USD 74.5 M2%
- #9 United Arab Emirates USD 69.8 M2%
- #10 Saudi Arabia USD 51.8 M2%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 47; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Wood and paper: a phytosanitary certificate for wood; ISPM-15 treatment marks on wooden packaging.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 47: questions
How much HS 47 does India export?
India exported USD 7.3 M of HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material) in 2024, under 0.01% of India's exports. The largest market was China at USD 4.7 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 47 from?
India imported USD 3.2 B of chapter 47 in 2024, most of it from United States (USD 719 M). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 47 usually need?
Wood and paper: a phytosanitary certificate for wood; ISPM-15 treatment marks on wooden packaging. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.