Unbleached Coniferous Kraft Pulp
Unbleached chemical wood pulp from coniferous trees via the sulfate process, not meeting dissolving-grade specifications. It is used for kraft paper, linerboard, and packaging materials. This product falls under tariff item 4703.11.00 as unbleached coniferous sulfate pulp.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pulp is bleached or semi-bleached
Bleached coniferous sulfate pulp is classified under a separate tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pulp is unbleached and coniferous; provide a lab analysis to show it is not dissolving grade
• Verify the sulfate process in documentation
• Use the CBSA's advance ruling service for tariff classification certainty
Related Products under Tariff item 4703.11.00
Douglas Fir Sulfate Pulp Unbleached
Unbleached sulfate wood pulp derived from Douglas fir, a coniferous softwood. It is produced via the sulfate (kraft) process and retains natural lignin, making it suitable for linerboard and containerboard. This product does not meet dissolving-grade specifications, so it falls under tariff item 4703.11.00.
Hemlock Coniferous Kraft Pulp Unbleached
Unbleached kraft pulp from western hemlock, a coniferous species, produced via the sulfate process. It is used for tissue and towel grades due to its strong, absorbent fibers. This product is not a dissolving grade, so it is classified under tariff item 4703.11.00.
Pine Sulfate Woodpulp Unbleached
Unbleached sulfate pulp from pine trees, a coniferous softwood, used in corrugated board and sack paper. The pulp retains natural lignin, providing strength, and is not a dissolving grade. It falls under tariff item 4703.11.00 as unbleached coniferous chemical wood pulp.
Radiata Pine Unbleached Softwood Pulp
Unbleached sulfate pulp from radiata pine, a coniferous plantation softwood, used in newsprint and kraft paper. It retains a brown color from lignin and is not a dissolving grade. This product is classified under tariff item 4703.11.00 for unbleached coniferous chemical wood pulp.
Southern Pine Unbleached Kraft Pulp
High-yield unbleached kraft pulp from southern yellow pine, a coniferous softwood, used for brown paper bags and multiwall sacks. It is produced via sulfate digestion without bleaching, preserving tensile strength. This non-dissolving grade falls under tariff item 4703.11.00.
Spruce-Fir Blend Unbleached Pulp
Unbleached sulfate pulp blend from spruce and fir, both coniferous softwoods, used in sack kraft and specialty papers. It maintains natural color and strength, and is not a dissolving grade. This product is classified under tariff item 4703.11.00.