Unbleached Birch Soda Wood Pulp from Japan
Unbleached birch soda wood pulp is a chemical wood pulp made from birch, a non-coniferous hardwood, using the soda process. It is unbleached and does not meet the dissolving grade criteria, as its insoluble fraction is below the 92% threshold for soda pulps. This product falls under tariff item 4703.19.00, used in newsprint and board manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the pulp is produced via the soda process and not the sulfate process, as this affects classification
• Ensure the product is unbleached and non-dissolving grade
• Include the wood species and process details in the commercial invoice to facilitate customs clearance