Bleached Birch Soda Pulp
Bleached soda process pulp from non-coniferous birch hardwood, used in tissue and towel grades. It is a non-dissolving chemical pulp that is bleached, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4703.29.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pulp is coniferous
Coniferous bleached soda pulp is classified under a different tariff item.
If the pulp meets dissolving grade specifications
Dissolving grades are excluded from heading 47.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pulp is produced via the soda process and not the sulfate process to ensure correct classification
• Verify the non-coniferous origin of the birch wood with supplier certificates
• Keep records of the bleaching process to support the semi-bleached or bleached status
Related Products under Tariff item 4703.29.00
Bleached Acacia Hardwood Pulp
Fully bleached sulfate chemical wood pulp derived from non-coniferous acacia trees, used in premium writing and printing papers. It is not a dissolving grade, as it does not meet the high insoluble fraction thresholds, and is semi-bleached or bleached, placing it under tariff item 4703.29.00.
Bleached Acacia Sulfate Pulp for Writing Paper
Bleached sulfate pulp derived from acacia, a non-coniferous hardwood, processed to high whiteness for writing and bond papers. It does not meet dissolving-grade purity thresholds, so it falls under semi-bleached or bleached non-coniferous chemical wood pulp.
Bleached Birch Chemical Pulp for Specialty Papers
Bleached birch sulfate pulp, a non-coniferous hardwood chemical pulp used for specialty papers like filter or label stock. Standard kraft pulping and bleaching keep it below dissolving-grade purity, placing it under non-coniferous bleached sulfate pulp.
Bleached Eucalyptus Sulfate Pulp for Tissue Paper
High-brightness bleached eucalyptus sulfate pulp for tissue and hygiene products. Eucalyptus is non-coniferous, and the kraft pulping with multi-stage bleaching does not achieve dissolving-grade purity, so it fits this tariff item.
Bleached Gmelina Hardwood Pulp
Bleached sulfate pulp from non-coniferous gmelina arborea, used for printing and writing applications. It is a non-dissolving, bleached chemical pulp, fitting tariff item 4703.29.00.
Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp for Corrugated Medium
Bleached kraft pulp from mixed non-coniferous hardwoods, used for corrugated medium in box manufacturing. The sulfate pulping and bleaching provide strength and printability without reaching dissolving-grade purity, classifying it here.