Semi-bleached Coniferous Soda Wood Pulp Sheets
Semi-bleached coniferous chemical wood pulp produced via the soda process, supplied in sheet form for papermaking. This non-dissolving grade pulp is classified under tariff item 4703.21.00 as semi-bleached coniferous soda pulp, with the soda process being a form of alkaline pulping distinct from sulfate.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pulp is unbleached
Unbleached coniferous soda pulp is classified under a different tariff item in heading 47.03.
If the pulp is from non-coniferous wood
Non-coniferous soda pulp is classified separately within the same heading.
If the pulp meets dissolving grade criteria
Dissolving grades are excluded from heading 47.03 and fall under heading 47.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pulp is not a dissolving grade by testing its alkali solubility per Chapter 47 Note 1
• Provide documentation showing the soda process used and the coniferous wood species
• Verify the semi-bleached state with brightness or bleach consumption data for CBSA
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.