Bleached Coniferous Sulfite Wood Pulp for Paper Manufacturing
Semi-bleached or bleached sulphite wood pulp from coniferous trees like spruce or pine, used for high-quality printing and writing papers. Its chemical composition and coniferous origin place it under this tariff item as a non-dissolving grade.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pulp is unbleached
Unbleached coniferous sulphite pulp is classified separately.
If the pulp has high alpha-cellulose content
Dissolving grades are excluded from this heading.
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
• Verify the pulp is not dissolving grade by testing the alkali-insoluble fraction
• Submit a complete product specification sheet to the CBSA to avoid delays
• Check if the pulp qualifies for duty-free entry under CPTPP or other trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 4704.21.00
Bleached Coniferous Sulfite Pulp Sheets for Export
Bleached coniferous sulfite pulp formed into dried sheets for efficient handling in paper mills. It is a chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades, semi-bleached or bleached, and derived from coniferous wood, meeting the tariff item's criteria.
Bleached Loblolly Pine Sulfite Wood Pulp
Bleached sulfite pulp from loblolly pine, a coniferous species, intended for magazine and catalog papers. The product is a chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached, and non-dissolving, fitting the tariff item's scope.
Bleached Pine Sulfite Woodpulp for Printing Paper
Fully bleached sulfite pulp from pine trees, a coniferous softwood, used for glossy printing and publishing papers due to uniform fibers. It is a non-dissolving chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached, and coniferous, aligning with the tariff item.
Canadian Hemlock Semibleached Sulfite Pulp
Semibleached pulp from Canadian hemlock trees produced via sulfite digestion, suited for packaging papers. As a coniferous, non-dissolving sulphite pulp that is semi-bleached, it falls under this tariff item.
Coniferous Sulfite Bleached Fluff Pulp for Absorbents
Bleached fluff pulp from coniferous sulfite process, cross-fluffed for absorbent hygiene products. Despite the end-use, classification is based on the pulp type—coniferous, sulphite, bleached, and non-dissolving—so it falls under this tariff item.
Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft-Free Sulfite Pulp
Premium bleached sulfite pulp from northern coniferous softwoods like balsam fir, valued for brightness in book papers. It is a chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached, coniferous, and not a dissolving grade, fitting this tariff item.