Gum Tree Bleached Sulfite Pulp
Gum tree bleached sulfite pulp is a bleached chemical pulp from non-coniferous gum trees (eucalyptus family), produced via the sulphite process and excluding dissolving grades. It is used in bleached kraft papers. This product is classified under 4704.29.00 as a non-coniferous sulphite pulp, other than dissolving grades, that has been bleached.
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 non-coniferous sulphite pulp falls under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pulp is not a dissolving grade by testing alkali solubility
• Provide documentation on the wood species and bleaching process
• Check if the product is eligible for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's end-use provisions
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Bleached Acacia Sulfite Woodpulp
Bleached acacia sulfite woodpulp is a chemical wood pulp produced from non-coniferous acacia wood using the sulphite process. It is semi-bleached or bleached and is not a dissolving grade, making it suitable for fine paper and board applications. This product falls under tariff item 4704.29.00 as it is a non-coniferous sulphite pulp, other than dissolving grades, that has been bleached.
Bleached Aspen Sulfite Woodpulp
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Bleached Beech Sulfite Pulp
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Bleached Birch Chemical Sulfite Pulp
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Eucalyptus Semibleached Sulfite Pulp
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Maple Semibleached Sulfite Pulp
Maple semibleached sulfite pulp is a semi-bleached chemical wood pulp from non-coniferous maple hardwood, excluding dissolving grades. It is used for high-brightness printing papers. This product falls under 4704.29.00 as a non-coniferous sulphite pulp, other than dissolving grades, that has been semi-bleached.