Unbleached Acacia Sulfate Wood Pulp from China
Unbleached acacia sulfate wood pulp is a chemical wood pulp produced from acacia hardwood, a non-coniferous species, using the sulfate (kraft) process. It is unbleached and does not meet the dissolving grade criteria outlined in Chapter Note 1, as its insoluble fraction is below the required threshold. This product falls under tariff item 4703.19.00 as unbleached non-coniferous chemical wood pulp, commonly used in sack paper and packaging applications.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the pulp is classified as non-dissolving grade by verifying the insoluble fraction is below 92% per Chapter Note 1
• Declare the wood species and process (sulfate) accurately on customs documents to avoid reclassification
• Consult the CBSA's tariff classification advice if uncertain about the product's grade