Semi-bleached Coniferous Kraft Pulp for Tissue
Semi-bleached coniferous kraft pulp produced via the sulfate process, optimized for soft tissue manufacturing. This chemical wood pulp is not a dissolving grade, as it does not meet the solubility thresholds in Chapter 47 Note 1, and is classified under tariff item 4703.21.00 for semi-bleached or bleached coniferous soda or sulphate 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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pulp is unbleached rather than semi-bleached
Unbleached coniferous sulfate pulp falls under a different tariff item within the same heading.
If the pulp meets the dissolving grade criteria in Note 1
Dissolving grades are excluded from heading 47.03 and classified under heading 47.02.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pulp is not a dissolving grade by verifying its insolubility in 18% NaOH is below 92% for sulfate pulp
• Keep mill certificates and lab test results ready for CBSA inspection
• Check if a valid import permit is required under the Export and Import Permits Act for pulp shipments
Related Products under Tariff item 4703.21.00
Balsam Fir Bleached Pulp
Bleached chemical wood pulp derived from balsam fir, a coniferous species, produced via the sulfate (kraft) process. It is semi-bleached or bleached and is not a dissolving grade, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4703.21.00.
Bleached Coniferous Softwood Kraft Pulp
Semi-bleached or bleached chemical wood pulp produced from coniferous trees using the sulfate (kraft) process, excluding dissolving grades. It meets the criteria for heading 4703 as it is not of dissolving quality, making it classifiable under tariff item 4703.21.00.
Bleached Douglas Fir Sulfate Pulp
Sulfate pulp derived from bleached Douglas fir, a coniferous species, used in packaging and linerboard production. This non-dissolving chemical wood pulp is classified under tariff item 4703.21.00 for bleached coniferous sulfate pulp.
Bleached Pine Chemical Woodpulp
Bleached chemical wood pulp from pine trees, a coniferous species, produced via the sulfate process. It is bleached to high whiteness for packaging and hygiene papers and is not a dissolving grade, falling under tariff item 4703.21.00.
Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp
Bleached coniferous chemical wood pulp produced via the sulfate (kraft) process, other than dissolving grades, with cellulose content suitable for papermaking. This pulp is classified under tariff item 4703.21.00 for bleached coniferous sulfate pulp.
Bleached Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) Kraft Pulp
A blend of bleached kraft pulp from spruce, pine, and fir trees—all coniferous—used for printing papers and market pulp sales. This non-dissolving chemical wood pulp is classified under tariff item 4703.21.00 for bleached coniferous sulfate pulp.