Semi-bleached Poplar Chemical Wood Pulp
Chemical soda or sulfate pulp from poplar trees, semi-bleached for medium-grade printing and writing papers. It is a non-dissolving, semi-bleached pulp from non-coniferous wood, fitting 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 |
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 coniferous
Coniferous pulp falls under a different tariff item.
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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
• Confirm the poplar is non-coniferous and the pulp is semi-bleached
• Keep records of the pulping process (soda or sulfate)
• Ensure the pulp does not meet dissolving grade purity
Related Products under Tariff item 4703.29.00
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