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.
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 a separate item.
If the pulp meets dissolving grade specifications
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
• Confirm the pulp is not dissolving grade by testing per Chapter 47 Note 1
• Provide end-use documentation if requested, though classification is based on pulp characteristics
• Ensure the fluffing process does not alter the chemical pulp classification
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